MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,186 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
cracking to tyre tread / wheel trims damage / moisture around power steering rack / play in steering rack / both rear brake flexies perish and split / under body corrosion/ oil leak from engine area /
inner surfaces of front brake discs corroded
signs of corrosion on n/s/f floor
signs of wear in n/s/r wheel bearing
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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 NHN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R53 NHN, 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 R53 NHN registered?
R53 NHN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 1998.
Is R53 NHN safe to buy?
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