MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,193 miAbove average mileage for this year
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welding repairs under sealed but appear sound
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
welding repairs under sealed but appear sound
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
whole underside corroded
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
whole underside corroded
all advisory items still apply (test# 430098947240)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside 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)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
minor corrosion on near side sill
minor play rear strut tops
nearside rear tyre wall perishment
offside rear tyre punctured
spare tyre tread low
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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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R286 FNE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R286 FNE, 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 R286 FNE registered?
R286 FNE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 May 1998.
Is R286 FNE safe to buy?
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