MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,179 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
advisory on perivous test 394674368462
welding repairs covered in undersill
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Battery insecure
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
corrosion to both inner sills and both floor pans
corrosion to offside outer sill and qurter panel
damage to rear number plate
dampness to steering rack
genral undervehicle body corrosion
offside front lower arm rear bush detiorating
slight corrosion to nearside outer sill
tempary repair to nearside headlamp
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
all suspension springs are corroded
bonnet securing stay is missing
exhaust system is corroded
front bumper is damaged
front number plate is cracked
lambda sensor is damaged
nearside door is stiff in operation
offside rear shock absorber is starting to leak
oil leaks in engine bay
radiator fan is noisy
spare tyre is worn in excess of 1.6mm
unable to see nearside rear tyre valve
upper bodywork is damaged
various underbody pipes are corroded
windowscreen washers need attention
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
car been standing
offside tyre presher low/
oil leak around gear/box area
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R457 FGN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R457 FGN, 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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R457 FGN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 1998.
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