MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear registration plate is cracked
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate is cracked
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
corrosion to both outer sills and front floors
nearside rear wheel rim dented on inner face
nearside track rod end rubber split
play in offside rear crossbeam front bush
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing
nearside and offside front floor corroding
nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes perishing
nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded
nearside and offside sill corroded within 30cm of seatbelt mounts
nearside front lower suspension arm ball-joint cover split
offside front sill corroded within 30cm of front subframe mount
rear silencer hanger bracket corroded
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing
nearside and offside front floor corroding
nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes perishing
nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded
nearside and offside sill corroded within 30cm of seatbelt mounts
nearside front lower suspension arm ball-joint cover split
offside front sill corroded within 30cm of front subframe mount
rear silencer hanger bracket corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front 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)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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R462 PRW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R462 PRW, 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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R462 PRW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 1998.
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