MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,069 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system rusting
front and rear number plates cracked
nearside front tyre worn to wear markers
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
rear axle rubber bushes deteriorated
slight tread deformation on offside rear tyre
front number plate cracked
goth front suspension arm bushes starting to split
n/s/f tyre wall damaged
n/s/r tyre perishing
o/s outer sill rusting
o/s/f tyre wall damaged
slight wear in both rear axle mount/pivot bushes
slight wear in steering rack
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front suspension arm bushes starting to split
coolant hose adrift o/s/f
front number plate cracked
n/s/f seat belt twisted
n/s/f tyre wall damaged
n/s/r tyre perishing
o/s outer sill rusting
o/s/f tyre wall damaged
slight wear in both rear axle mount/pivot bushes
slight wear in steering rack
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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R251 GTM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R251 GTM, 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 R251 GTM registered?
R251 GTM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 June 1998.
Is R251 GTM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R251 GTM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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