MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,939 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
o/s/f b umper end cap loos
rust in o/s/f outer sill
very poor repair to o/s/f/outer sill
border line play in steering rack
excessive rust in both front discs
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
o/s/f b umper end cap loos
rust in o/s/f outer sill
very poor repair to o/s/f/outer sill
border line play in steering rack
excessive rust in both front discs
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s outer sill has small amount of corrosion and will require welding next year front discs and pads will be required with in 4-5000 miles
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
new discs required with next pad change
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R442 PRX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R442 PRX, 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 R442 PRX registered?
R442 PRX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 May 1998.
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