MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,922 miAbove average mileage for this year
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o/s and n/s front anti roll bar mounting bushes slightly worn
slight corrosion to o/s and n/s rear inner sills
slight corrosion to o/srear chassis leg
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/r tyre low on tread and split
n/s/rear shock absorber very slight weepage
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Coolant level is a bit low
N/S/F road wheel has a slight buckle on inner rim
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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R47 ECR is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R47 ECR, 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 R47 ECR registered?
R47 ECR is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R47 ECR safe to buy?
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