MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,388 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced top of sill / inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced top of sill/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill /rear of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside/nearside inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
steering rack boots twisted
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside floor corners (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting
both rear coil springs corroded
head lamp images deteriorated
nearside front tyre worn to limit
nearside rear tyre perishing in tread
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside floor corners (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting
both rear coil springs corroded
front brake pads low
head lamp images deteriorated
nearside front tyre worn to limit
nearside rear tyre perishing in tread
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside floor corners (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside windscreen damage
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside/nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
head lamp images deteriorated
slight brake bind nearside rear
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside floor corners (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside windscreen damage
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside/nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
head lamp images deteriorated
slight brake bind nearside rear
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside floor corners (2.4.A.3)
Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside/nearside (2.5.A.1c)
nearside front rear brakes binding slightly
steering rack slight leakage
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion a post (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis underside (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside floor corners (2.4.A.3)
Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside/nearside (2.5.A.1c)
nearside front rear brakes binding slightly
steering rack slight leakage
body corroded
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded x3 (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
body corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front brakes show imalance of 20%.
Offside front brake hose is close to the strurt body.
exhaust system very rusty
front brake discs slightly scored
play in nearside rear top suspension mount
slight damage to nearside rear light unit
all tyres perished
exhaust system rusty
front brake discs corroded
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R281 OFX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R281 OFX, 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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R281 OFX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1998.
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