MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,460 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under body corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front link arms worn and some structual areas of the vehicles are showing signs of corrosion and will need attention in near future.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front limk arms worn,offside front brake binding slightly,some structual areas of the vehicles are showing signs of corrosion. all of these items will need attention in the near future.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front anti roll bar link rods boots split.
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R53 SES is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SES, 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 SES registered?
R53 SES is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 January 1998.
Is R53 SES safe to buy?
The MOT history for R53 SES shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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