MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,811 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both uoter sill rusty and have been repaired
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both uoter sill rusty and have been repaired
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion to floor chassis and sills
poor pattern o/s h/lamp
slight wear o/s and n/s/r axle bushes
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
corrosion to floor chassis and sills
poor pattern o/s h/lamp
slight wear o/s and n/s/r axle bushes
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
sills corroded, steering stiff.
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both front wish bone bushes worn
brake hoses perished
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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R398 LCD is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R398 LCD, 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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R398 LCD is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 1998.
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