MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear axle bushes slight play
Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
o/s/front brake binding on
rear wiper blade split
rear tyres cracking slightly
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nail in rear tyre
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear number plate damaged
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R401 EPP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R401 EPP, 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 R401 EPP registered?
R401 EPP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R401 EPP safe to buy?
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