MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear bumper insecure
travel in foot brake
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear bumper insecure
travel in foot brake
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s front wheel arch trim loose
rear bumper loose
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s front wheel arch trim loose
rear bumper loose
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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R146 BUJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R146 BUJ, 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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R146 BUJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 February 1998.
Is R146 BUJ safe to buy?
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