MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,584 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel cap/sealing device missing does not lock (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Body insecure wing rotted away (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Body insecure wing. rotted away (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm.. heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet stay missing
coolant level low
floor corroded at rear
nearside rear shock absorber weak
tailgate does not open
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill as marked (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill as marked (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of the front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear number plate cracked
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of the front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
rear number plate cracked
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement of the front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of the front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
rear number plate cracked
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system has slight corrosion at joints
o/s/r tyre is in poor condition
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system has slight corrosion at joints
o/s/r tyre is in poor condition
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
both rear tyres cracking around sidewalls
crack in rear number plate
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R165 LFL is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 R165 LFL, 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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R165 LFL is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 1998.
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