MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,864 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside outer sill corroded
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside outer sill corroded
o/s/f and n/s/f chassis/subframe mounting areas corroded
o/s/f floor area corroded
rear exhaust baffles deterioated
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s/f and n/s/f chassis/subframe mounting areas corroded
o/s/f floor area corroded
rear exhaust baffles deterioated
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside rear tyre cracking
slight oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside rear tyre cracking
slight oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front no plate slightly deteriated
chip noted in wind screen
o/s/r tyre perrished
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
chip noted in windscreen
o/s/r tyre perrished
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R427 XOK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R427 XOK, 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 R427 XOK registered?
R427 XOK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 January 1998.
Is R427 XOK safe to buy?
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