MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,103 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect misty/deteriorated glass (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect misty/deteriorated glass (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill closing panel/arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/sill (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
auxillary drive belt deteriorated
oil leak
play in steering rack inner joint nearside
Corrossion of vehicle structure, not in prescribed areas.
Cracks inoffside front tyre, no cords exposed.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Wiper blades deteriorated.
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Corrossion of vehicle structure, not in prescribed areas.
Cracks inoffside front tyre, no cords exposed.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Wiper blades deteriorated.
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
fuel filter corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
fuel filter corroded
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
beam pattern slightly deteriorated
front exhaust deteriorated
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
beam pattern slightly deteriorated
front exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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R276 FAR is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 R276 FAR, 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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R276 FAR is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 1998.
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