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S153 RRJ

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,070 mi
Last recorded69,070 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 RRJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 69,070 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 62,619 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

light cracks on o/s and n/s rear flexible brake pipes - advise check regularly for further deterioration

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

o/s and n/s door mirror lenses missing

o/s/f wheel trim missing

slight damage to o/s/f and o/s/r wheel rims

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s outer sill sections

Fail 29 Sep 2008 62,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front number plate slightly discoloured

light cracks on o/s and n/s rear flexible brake pipes - advise check regularly for further deterioration

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

o/s and n/s door mirror lenses missing

o/s/f wheel trim missing

slight damage to o/s/f and o/s/r wheel rims

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s outer sill sections

Pass 28 Sep 2007 56,592 miles

n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit on tread

slight play in o/s and n/s rear suspesion strut top mounts when suspension on full "droop"

Fail 28 Sep 2007 56,592 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT - bind on n/s/f brake

n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit on tread

slight play in o/s and n/s rear suspesion strut top mounts when suspension on full "droop"

Pass 27 Sep 2006 53,507 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 48,800 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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S153 RRJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 62,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S153 RRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S153 RRJ registered?

S153 RRJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S153 RRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S153 RRJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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