1997 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · R549 JRG
1997 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 77,773 miles. MOT expired on 08 Mar 2011.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Mar 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Mar 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R549 JRG Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2010
- 77,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R549 JRG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Ka (R549 JRG) between December 2005 and March 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
R549 JRG Mileage History
- 13/12/200554,544 mi
- 10/01/200760,974 mi+6,430 mi
- 13/12/200765,822 mi+4,848 mi
- 02/01/200865,926 mi+104 mi
- 31/12/200871,598 mi+5,672 mi
- 31/12/200871,598 mi
- 09/03/201077,773 mi+6,175 mi
Average of roughly 5,484 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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