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R537 MDM

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

84,761 mi
Last recorded84,761 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 MDM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2025 84,761 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength DROP SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced STEP (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength DROP SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced STEP (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 82,439 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive DROP SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 79,999 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 77,669 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 77,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2021 76,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 74,604 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 74,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 72,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 67,965 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 67,965 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,174 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 64,173 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 59,609 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 59,609 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2015 56,243 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 56,243 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 May 2014 52,752 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 8 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,437 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 48,412 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 44,005 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 44,005 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 39,962 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,610 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 34,603 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front outer tyre split not to cord

offside wiper split

Pass 1 May 2009 28,266 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 28,258 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,877 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 21,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 16,320 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 8,921 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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R537 MDM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 R537 MDM, 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 R537 MDM registered?

R537 MDM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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