MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,213 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
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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R261 SRS is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R261 SRS, 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 R261 SRS registered?
R261 SRS is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 1998.
Is R261 SRS safe to buy?
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