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T797 RAX

1999 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,323 mi
Last recorded41,323 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Ka59,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT797 RAX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2016 41,323 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub frame holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Front windscreen cracked drivers swept area

underside of vehicle showing heavy surface corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2015 39,784 miles

o/s/f brake pads & disc worn caliper sticking

offside outer sill showing surface corrosion

rear axle componants & chassis showing corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,490 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general corrosion showing under body pannels & suspension

n/s lower door pillar to outer sill showing corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,138 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 37,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise attension to handbrake travel

Pass 6 Mar 2012 35,354 miles

advise attension to park brake travel

both rear tyres inner walls showing cracks

n/s/f wiper blade end split

o/s/f brake slight bind

Fail 16 Feb 2012 35,324 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise atension to park brake travel

both sides underbody & componants showing surface corrosion

n/s/f wiper blade end split

o/s/f brake slight bind

rear tyres inner walls showing cracks

Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,905 miles

both sides under floor to sills showing corrosion

front brake balance on the limit 25%

front cross member behind bumper badly rusted & deteriating

slight exhaust leak fronnt pipe flange

Fail 17 Feb 2011 33,905 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both sides under floor to sills showing corrosion

front brake balance on the limit 25%

front cross member behind bumper badly rusted & deteriating

slight exhaust leak fronnt pipe flange

Pass 18 Feb 2010 32,427 miles

front brake imbalance 25%

o/s/f brake disc showing corrosion

slight exhaust leak front down pipe flange

Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,923 miles

advise h/brake travel

both sides under sill flitches showing corrosion

front & rear suspension showing corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,898 miles

slight exhaust blow front pipe flandge

squeeking o/s/f brakes was not fully releasing

Pass 15 Feb 2007 26,417 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 24,180 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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T797 RAX is a 1999 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 59,101 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 T797 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 27 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 T797 RAX registered?

T797 RAX is a 1999 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T797 RAX safe to buy?

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