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S302 RAX

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

624 mi
Last recorded624 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS302 RAX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2008 624 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 624 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 88,147 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 88,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 79,195 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 73,827 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 73,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

coolant level low

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split

o/s/f tyre 2mm on outer edge

oil leak from power steering rack

sump very rusty

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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S302 RAX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S302 RAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S302 RAX registered?

S302 RAX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S302 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S302 RAX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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