MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,361 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion present around suspension all round
wide tyres close to brake hoses and suspension
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower 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 Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
corrosion present around suspension all round
wide tyres close to brake hoses and suspension
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both front wheels fouling body on full lock
speedo inop (cable has been disconnected)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
spare tyre cords exposed
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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R408 HYG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 R408 HYG, 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 R408 HYG registered?
R408 HYG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 1998.
Is R408 HYG safe to buy?
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