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S223 RCJ

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,697 mi
Last recorded78,697 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS223 RCJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 78,697 miles

front tyres worn

handbrake lever has a lot of travel

sills and floors corroded

wishbone bushes split

Fail 9 Dec 2011 78,694 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front tyres worn

handbrake lever has a lot of travel

sills and floors corroded

wishbone bushes split

Pass 21 Dec 2010 68,840 miles

both front floor pans corroded

both front lower suspension wishbone rear bushes becomin debonded

both inner door shuts corroded

n/s inner and outer sill corroded

o/s inner and outer sill corroded

o/s rear wing corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,841 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 57,132 miles

ALL TYRES SPLIT BUT NOT TO CORDS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 55,924 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 54,632 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 52,508 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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S223 RCJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S223 RCJ, 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 S223 RCJ registered?

S223 RCJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 1998.

Is S223 RCJ safe to buy?

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