MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,742 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
battery insecure
nsr tyre has cracks on the sidewall no ply or cords exposed
rear wiper worn
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
battery insecure
nsr tyre has cracks on the sidewall no ply or cords exposed
rear wiper worn
Battery insecure
NO Bonnet Stay
NSF Brake disk corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
air filter insecure
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Battery insecure
NO Bonnet Stay
NSF Brake disk corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
air filter insecure
Battery insecure
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside and nearside front brake disc corroded
offside and nearside front wiper blade split
rear wiper blade split
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Battery insecure
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside and nearside front brake disc corroded
offside and nearside front wiper blade split
offside engine mounting bracket bolt insecure
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
battery insecure
boot cannot be open from outside vehicle
corrosion round fuel filler cap
nearside front outer cv boot starting to perish / crack
nearside front tyre has cut in outer side wall no cords exposed
off side rear tyre has nail in-it (puncture lossing air)
oil leak
rear wiper blade worn and split
steering column u.j has slight play
sump corroded
unable to view front brake pads
various corrosion to lower vehicle
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
battery insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
boot cannot be open from outside vehicle
corrosion round fuel filler cap
nearside front outer cv boot starting to perish / crack
nearside front tyre has cut in outer side wall no cords exposed
off side rear tyre has nail in-it (puncture lossing air)
oil leak
rear wiper blade worn and split
steering column u.j has slight play
sump corroded
unable to view front brake pads
various corrosion to lower vehicle
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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R505 AWE 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 R505 AWE, 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 R505 AWE registered?
R505 AWE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R505 AWE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R505 AWE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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