MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake balance 20% (uneven)
Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
top part of windscreen damaged (drivers view not affected)
underside of vehicle painted (unable to view )
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake balance 20% (uneven)
Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
top part of windscreen damaged (drivers view not affected)
underside of vehicle painted (unable to view )
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight perishing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight perishing (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' front windscreen has crack but does not obscure view (8.3.1a)
1. Offside front lower rear wish bone bush starting to seperate. 2. Nearside front lower rear wish bone bush starting to perish.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
1. Offside front lower rear wish bone bush starting to seperate. 2. Nearside front lower rear wish bone bush starting to perish.
parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion
parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R359 GHJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R359 GHJ, 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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R359 GHJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.
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