MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,167 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
n/s/r tyre tread area splitting / perishing
oil leak around rocker cover
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
n/s/r tyre tread area splitting / perishing
oil leak around rocker cover
Nearside Front suspension locking device missing track rod end (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
power steering pipes very corroded nsf
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
power steering pipes very corroded nsf
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
sills slightly corroded at rear
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
sills slightly corroded at rear
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all metal power steering pipes corroded
general underbody corrosion
n/s o/s r inner sills corroded
o/s outer sill corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
osf a pillar corroded
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
ns & os sill slight corrosion
osr tyre deep radial splits
Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
ns & os sill slight corrosion
pas fluid low
osr tyre deep radial splits
osr tyre radial cracks in tread
power steering fluid discoloured slight mist of oil rack area
power steering pipes corroded
corrosion starting on o/side sill at rear
slight damage to n/side rear tyre wall
165/70/13 tyres on front axle ,165/ 65/13 rear axle
corrosion on brake hose ferrules, and valves
engine sump corroded
Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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R421 BWY is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 R421 BWY, 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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R421 BWY is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 1998.
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