MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,368 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise nearside and offside floor pan corroding subframe areas
wear/ rust to front brake discs
power steering rack damp
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
power steering rack damp
n/s front tyre low on outer edge
o/s lower suspention arm rear bush slightly breaking away
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
n/s front tyre low on outer edge
o/s lower suspention arm rear bush slightly breaking away
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
much more thread showing on right hand track rod than left hand
rust blisters n/s & o/s body sills
slight play in steering
tyre very close to body on right hand lock
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
o/s front tyre BALD inside edge near limit
rust blisters o/s & n/s body sills
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R521 SET is a 1997 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
Across all 1997 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 64,290 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 R521 SET, 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 29 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R521 SET registered?
R521 SET is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R521 SET safe to buy?
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