MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,522 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion to floors and sills
minor leak from centre to rear joint - lambda readings high possibly due to leak
nearside front tyre sidewall damaged - suggest replace
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Coolant level low.
Offside front tyre wearing towards inner edge. Recommend check/adjust tracking.
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Recommend brake fluid change.
Recommend engine oil and filter change.
Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust.
Rocker cover gasket leaking, recommend check/adjust tappets.
Some play in steering column and lower knuckle.
Washer jets require adjustment.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both h/lights adjusted o/s too low and too far right . n/s too low
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
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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R151 EOW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R151 EOW, 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 R151 EOW registered?
R151 EOW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 February 1998.
Is R151 EOW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R151 EOW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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