MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,459 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R52 RCH is a 1997 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 R52 RCH, 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 R52 RCH registered?
R52 RCH is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 August 1997.
Is R52 RCH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R52 RCH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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