MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush of lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rust hole (marked) (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle/trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S/R chassis tail rusted through (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure gaitor small end (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both bushes of lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill Extensive rust holes (8) (marked white chalk) (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis within 30 cm of O/S/F lower suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner sill & floor rust holes (3) marked white chalk (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle/trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking Power steering rack leaking oil (2.3.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Boot floor section rusted through (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear exhaust holed & blowing slight passed emissions (just) middle section at joint to R/silencer
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f lower suspension arm bush seperating
n/s/r foot brake weaker than o/s
o/s/f tyre tread getting low in places
rear tyres perishing
slight blow rear exhaust
small hole n/s rack gaiter
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre outer wall starting to crack
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
crack in o/s rear light lens.
n/s front tyre cut outer sidewall.
n/s outer sill damaged.
n/s rear tyre perishing outer sidewall.
o/s rear brake hose slightly twisted.
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs are corroded
ribbed belt is cracking
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R377 SLK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 R377 SLK, 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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R377 SLK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 April 1998.
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