MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,539 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre cracking slightly around the inner and outer sidewall
slight corrosion surface underneath but not excessive
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre cracking slightly around the inner and outer sidewall
slight corrosion surface underneath but not excessive
Both rear tyres outer walls perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight corrosion offside front floor plan, near to wheel arch
n/s wiper blade worn
Both rear tyres outer walls perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Slight corrosion offside front floor plan, near to wheel arch
n/s wiper blade worn
offside rear tyre nail in tread.
front brake flexi hoses cracking...advise replacement soon.
front discs lightly worn...advise further attention soon.
front pads low...advise replacement soon.
nearside inner c.v boot split...advise replacement a.s.a.p
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front brake flexi hoses cracking...advise replacement soon.
front discs lightly worn...advise further attention soon.
front pads low...advise replacement soon.
nearside inner c.v boot split...advise replacement a.s.a.p
offside front suspension arm bush perishing..advise replacement soon.
offside rear tyre nail in tread.
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 RGC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R408 RGC, 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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R408 RGC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 1998.
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