MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
handbrake has high travel
nearside rear axle bush seperating
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ancillary drive belt grooves are split.
off and near side front brake discs show wear.
off and near side front floor sections show weakness due to corrosion.
off and near side rear suspension strut top mounts show play.
off side front tyre tread shows low depth, uneven wear and is bald at the edge.
off side outer sill shows weakness due to corrosion.
off side rear tyre perished.
parking brake lever shows travel.
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ancillary drive belt grooves are split.
off and near side front brake discs show wear.
off and near side front floor sections show weakness due to corrosion.
off and near side rear suspension strut top mounts show play.
off side front tyre tread shows low depth, uneven wear and is bald at the edge.
off side outer sill shows weakness due to corrosion.
off side rear tyre perished.
parking brake lever shows travel.
both front floor pans corroded
offside front lower arm fouling subframe
offside front lower arm front bush bonding failed
topped up engine oil
no oil on dip stick
oil pressure light coming on
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front floor pans corroded
offside front lower arm fouling subframe
offside front lower arm front bush bonding failed
topped up engine oil
no oil on dip stick
oil pressure light coming on
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
auxillary drive belt grooves are split.
off and near side front floor pan sections show weakness due to corrosion.
off and near side rear suspension strut top mounts show play.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
auxillary drive belt grooves split.
near side front tyre tread is worn uneven.
near side rear tyre is worn uneven and is perished.
off and near side rear suspension strut top mounts show play.
parking brake lever travel.
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R294 FHK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green 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 R294 FHK, 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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R294 FHK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 February 1998.
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