MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,423 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drivers side front suspension wishbone rear bush has slight movement
Drivers side rear flexible brake pipe is slightly worn
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passenger side front suspension wishbone bush has slight Movement
Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Drivers side front suspension wishbone rear bush has slight movement
Drivers side rear flexible brake pipe is slightly worn
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passenger side front suspension wishbone bush has slight Movement
Rear brakes uneven, drivers side rear foot and parking brake reading low effort
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Drivers side rear sill area (2.4.A.3)
Rear brakes uneven, drivers side rear foot and parking brake reading low effort
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise track wear on tyres
advise spare+o/s/f tyre 2mm.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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R288 BBU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R288 BBU, 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 R288 BBU registered?
R288 BBU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 February 1998.
Is R288 BBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R288 BBU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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