MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,515 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
head lamp beam pattern just acceptable.ns outer sill corroded.slight play os & ns rear axle beam bushes.nsf lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
head lamp beam pattern just acceptable.ns outer sill corroded.slight play os & ns rear axle beam bushes.nsf lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing.
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
general surface corrosion
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
general surface corrosion
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion on o/s sill (outter)
Corrosion in nearside outer sill
No spare wheel fitted at time of test
Slight corrosion in the floor pan around both sides front lower suspention arm mounting frames
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion in nearside outer sill
No spare wheel fitted at time of test
Rear wiper blade split
Slight corrosion in the floor pan around both sides front lower suspention arm mounting frames
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
tested wet front road springs rusty front brae hoses perishing
tested wet front road springs rusty front brake hoses perishing
ns lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to split.os & ns front brake hoses starting to perish.os & ns outer sills starting to corrode.
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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R280 RCF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R280 RCF, 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 R280 RCF registered?
R280 RCF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 1998.
Is R280 RCF safe to buy?
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