MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,818 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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advise both front tyres worn on edges
advise nearside boot hinge brocken
advise nearside mirror glass cracked
advise stone chip in windscreen
advise underneath of vehicle corroded but not gone through at this time
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
advise both front tyres worn on edges
advise nearside boot hinge brocken
advise nearside mirror glass cracked
advise stone chip in windscreen
advise underneath of vehicle corroded but not gone through at this time
chip in centre of windscreen
corrosion started in n/s/f floor
corrosion started in o/s/f chassis + floor
corrosion starting in n/s/r sill back
n/s/f suspension arm rear bush started to split
o/s/r flexy brake hose starting to crack
secondary bonnet catch sticking
slight blow on cat
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
chip in centre of windscreen
corrosion started in n/s/f floor
corrosion started in o/s/f chassis + floor
corrosion starting in n/s/r sill back
n/s/f suspension arm rear bush started to split
o/s/r flexy brake hose starting to crack
o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [155/70/13t]
secondary bonnet catch sticking
slight blow on cat
chip in centre of windscreen
corrosion starting in o/s/f floor + chassis
exhaust loose around joint between centre + rear sections
n/s/r sill back started to corrode
slight blow around cat area
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
chip in centre of windscreen
corrosion starting in o/s/f floor + chassis
exhaust loose around joint between centre + rear sections
n/s/r sill back started to corrode
slight blow around cat area
both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split
chip in n/s of windscreen not above 40mm
corrosion starting in various places under vehicle
o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm + cracking on sidewall
slight blow on exhaust joint between cat + centre section
very slight fault on o/s/r light unit
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split
chip in n/s of windscreen not above 40mm
corrosion starting in various places under vehicle
front brake discs corroded + worn
o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit [155/70/13t]
o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm + cracking on sidewall
slight blow on exhaust joint between cat + centre section
very slight fault on o/s/r light unit
chip on n/s of windscreen not above 40mm
corrosion starting in n/s + o/s floors
corrosion starting in o/s/r sill back
front brake discs worn + corroding on edges reducing braking area
front brake pads starting to wear thin
n/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to split
o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm
o/s/r tyre cracking + worn to 2mm [155/70/13t]
rear axle bushes starting to split
slight blow on exhaust joint between cat + centre section
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
chip on n/s of windscreen not above 40mm
corrosion starting in n/s + o/s floors
corrosion starting in o/s/r sill back
front brake discs worn + corroding on edges reducing braking area
front brake pads starting to wear thin
n/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to split
o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm
o/s/r tyre cracking + worn to 2mm [155/70/13t]
rear axle bushes starting to split
slight blow on exhaust joint between cat + centre section
chip on n/s of windscreen not above 40mm
corrosion starting in n/s/f floor
corrosion starting in o/s centre sill
corrosion starting in o/s/f floor+chassis
o/s/r tyre cracking [155/70/13t]
slight bind on o/s/r wheel
Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
chip on n/s of windscreen not above 40mm
corrosion starting in n/s/f floor
corrosion starting in o/s centre sill
corrosion starting in o/s/f floor+chassis
o/s/r tyre cracking [155/70/13t]
slight bind on o/s/r wheel
both front suspension arms rear bushes started to split
slight corrosion starting in both front floors
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
both front suspension arms rear bushes started to split
corrosion starting in o/s/f floor
creaking noise from front suspension
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R265 TCW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 R265 TCW, 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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R265 TCW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 1998.
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