MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,698 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
bonnett catch inside lever mountain loose
offside and nearside outer door sill surface rust present
offside rear chassis member surface rust present
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advise front number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advise front number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO SPLIT AND CRACK
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R38 FNM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R38 FNM, 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 R38 FNM registered?
R38 FNM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 1998.
Is R38 FNM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R38 FNM shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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