MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,824 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear bumper insecure
Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Macpherson strut which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R53 ENV is a 1997 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 R53 ENV, 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 R53 ENV registered?
R53 ENV is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 November 1997.
Is R53 ENV safe to buy?
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