MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,709 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
foot brake travel bit long
hand brake travel bit long
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
interior mirror cracked
very long handbrake travel
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
interior mirror cracked
very long handbrake travel
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion to both outter sills
play in both rear strut top mounting
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Spare tyre defective
corrosion to both outter sills
play in both rear strut top mounting
Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside front tyre tread worn outside edge,almost smooth.
Offside rear tyre perished.
Nearside front tyre tread worn outside edge,almost smooth.
Offside rear tyre perished.
1. o/s/f tyre was completely flat,suspect puncture † †2. both rear tyres old and starting to crack and split on outer sidewall edges † †3. back brakes squeak when applied(advise clean and adjust)
1. o/s/f tyre was completely flat,suspect puncture † †2. both rear tyres old and starting to crack and split on outer sidewall edges † †3. back brakes squeak when applied(advise clean and adjust)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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R503 FGX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R503 FGX, 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 R503 FGX registered?
R503 FGX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R503 FGX safe to buy?
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