MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,617 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
see checklist 117310
braike pads are low,o/s lower arm bushes are split but no play at time of test,rear tyres very low on tread,o/s/r chassis leg,o/s inner sill and n/s sill very rusty,front floors very rusty
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
c/l 46850
c.l 562693
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
c.l 562693
c/l 510831
c/l 451440
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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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R278 TYD is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R278 TYD, 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 R278 TYD registered?
R278 TYD is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 May 1998.
Is R278 TYD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R278 TYD shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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