MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,058 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
both front inner wheel archs corroding
both rear inner sills corroding
front chassie legs corroded
nearside front lower arm both bush's splitting
offside front lower arm rear bush perished
offside outer sill corroding
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front inner wheel archs corroding
both rear inner sills corroding
front chassie legs corroded
nearside front lower arm both bush's splitting
offside front lower arm rear bush perished
offside outer sill corroding
front floor corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
front floor corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
NEARSIDE REAR Tyre perished/cracked on outer wall, not failable at this stage, however replacement is advised.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
OFFSIDE REAR Tyre perished/cracked on outer wall, not failable at this stage, however replacement is advised.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R158 EBJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 R158 EBJ, 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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R158 EBJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 February 1998.
Is R158 EBJ safe to buy?
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