MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,564 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Both front wishbone front bushs cracking slightly
Both front wishbone rear bushs tearing to borderline
Both inner sills corroded
Both outer sills corroded
Rear axle bushs worn to borderline
Rear brake hoses cracking
Front brake discs corroded
Front suspension arm rear bushes worn
Rear axle buses worn
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front brake discs corroded
Front suspension arm rear bushes worn
Rear axle buses worn
Both front wishbone rear bushs tearing
Front floor corroded
Front subframe mounting points corroded
Offside front brake hose cracking
Rear axle mounting bushs worn
Rear inner sills corroded
Rear strut top mountings worn
Steering rack knocking
Front suspension wishbone rear bushes wearing
Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm tread depth
Rattle noise from offside front brake caliper
Rear suspension axle mounts worn
Steering knocking from rack
Suspension springs corroded
Wear in rear strut top mounts
Front suspension rear bushes worn
Play offside rear shock absorber top mount
Rear suspension springs corroded
Steering knocking noise from steering rack
Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear axle front mountings worn
slight play in offside rear strut top
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in Offside rear strut top mount
Rear axle front mounting bush's worn
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R431 FNE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R431 FNE, 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 R431 FNE registered?
R431 FNE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R431 FNE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R431 FNE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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