MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,972 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear axle bush has slight play
damage to both rear wings
oil leak
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner + outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear axle bush has slight play
damage to both rear wings
oil leak
off side head lamp has a small amount of condensation in it
off side lower suspension arm rear bush beginning to split
small amount of corrosion on off side sill member
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
OIL/COOLANT LEVEL LOW.CORROSION-CHASSIS/SILLS ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.INT MIRROR LOOSE.BRAKES-SLIGHT BIND N/S/F-PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT-DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
OIL LEVEL MIN.CORROSION SILLS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.MINOR TWIST N/S/R BRAKE HOSE.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
OIL LEVEL MIN.CORROSION SILLS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.MINOR TWIST N/S/R BRAKE HOSE.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
antifreeze level low
front tyres worn on inside edge
movement in front seats
offside rear light unit damaged/cracked
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
antifreeze level low
front tyres worn on inside edge
movement in front seats
offside rear light unit damaged/cracked
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake discs slightly corroded
movement in o/s/f upper attachment
o/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly perishing
o/s/f outer c.v boot loose on housing but secure at this time
o/s/r light unit damaged
rear axle bushes slightly perishing and slight movement
rear exhaust silencer slightyl corroded and minor leak on joint
slight movement in front anti roll bar bushes
front brake discs slightly corroded
movement in o/s/f upper attachment
o/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly perishing
o/s/f outer c.v boot loose on housing but secure at this time
o/s/r light unit damaged
rear axle bushes slightly perishing and slight movement
rear exhaust silencer slightyl corroded and minor leak on joint
slight movement in front anti roll bar bushes
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
auxilary belt cracking
coolant smell
exhaust system corroding and rear silencer joint has minor leak of gases
front brake discs pitted
movement in o/s/f upper attachment
n/s/r brake slightly binding
o/s/f lower arm rear bush perishing
o/s/r light unit damaged
slight movement in front anti roll bar bushes
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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R475 TYC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 R475 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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R475 TYC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 1998.
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