MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,530 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside front and rear inner sills corroding
Offside front and rear inner sills corroding
Rear foot brake readings low
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low internal headlamp fault (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively broken (8.2.2)
Nearside front and rear inner sills corroding
Offside front and rear inner sills corroding
Rear foot brake readings low
fuel pump fuse blew on start up (high amp draw from fuel pump)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
bonnet prop missing
corrosion on n/s/f chassis rail and o/s/f floor pan
bonnet prop missing
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
n/s & o/s front & rear tyres perrished
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s & o/s front tyres perrished
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R131 EWC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 R131 EWC, 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 R131 EWC registered?
R131 EWC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 1998.
Is R131 EWC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R131 EWC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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