MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,736 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
area around fuel cap corroded
crack to nearside of windscreen but not in the drivers view of the road
front chassis rails corroded
nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded
nearside and offside front inner arches corroded
nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded
offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded
offside and nearside rear axle bushes in poor condition
offside door shut corroded
offside front floor pan corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wheel arch BEHIND bumper (2.4.A.3)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
area around fuel cap corroded
crack to nearside of windscreen but not in the drivers view of the road
front chassis rails corroded
nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded
nearside and offside front inner arches corroded
nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded
offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded
offside and nearside rear axle bushes in poor condition
offside door shut corroded
offside front floor pan corroded
oil leak
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
corrosion around fuel cap area
crack to nearside of windscreen outside of drivers view of the road
floor pans and chassis rails corroded
nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded
offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded
rear inner sills corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion around fuel cap area
crack to nearside of windscreen outside of drivers view of the road
floor pans and chassis rails corroded
nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded
offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded
rear inner sills corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight corrosion on inner sills
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R463 TYC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R463 TYC, 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 R463 TYC registered?
R463 TYC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 1998.
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