MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,576 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front of outer sills corroded.
front roll bar bushes worn.
n/s/f wheel rim damaged.
play in rear suspension strut top mounts.
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
filler in o/s outer sill.
front of outer sills corroded.
front roll bar bushes worn.
n/s/f wheel rim damaged.
play in rear suspension strut top mounts.
front brake balance is poor
front brake discs are rusty
inner sills at the rear are rusty and weak
n/s/r shock is damp
o/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge and is perished
poor repairs to the outer sills
rear brake flexy hoses are perished
slight bend in the front cross member
slight play in the o/s anti roll bar end link
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
front brake balance is poor
front brake discs are rusty
inner sills at the rear are rusty and weak
n/s/r shock is damp
o/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge and is perished
poor repairs to the outer sills
rear brake flexy hoses are perished
slight bend in the front cross member
slight play in the o/s anti roll bar end link
air bag light is on
rust in the front floor pans and sills
slight bend / damage in the front cross member
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
air bag light is on
rust in the front floor pans and sills
slight bend / damage in the front cross member
Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R123 WOF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R123 WOF, 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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R123 WOF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 1998.
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