MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
advise both front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriate and perish
advise handbrake travell
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
advise both front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriate and perish
advise handbrake travell
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to offside rear chassis and rear boot floor
o/s rear tyre perished
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to offside rear chassis and rear boot floor
o/s rear tyre perished
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight corrosion on o/s sill
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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R271 ADB is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 R271 ADB, 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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R271 ADB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 1998.
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