MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,516 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front arm bushes wear
front discs poor
handbrake cables corroded
sills/floors/chassis corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front susp buhes wear
both sills and sill to floors corroded
front floors/chassis corroded
handbrake cables corroded
o/s outer sill welding repairs
o/s window inop
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake discs corroded
general corrosion underneath vehicle
o/s a pillar corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake discs corroded
general corrosion underneath vehicle
o/s a pillar corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
battery insecure
general corrosion underneath
n/s/r wheel bearing noise
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
battery insecure
general corrosion underneath
n/s/r wheel bearing noise
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
advise o/s sill top has small hole in upper edge
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
SMALL HOLE PUNCHED IN O/S SILL
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
battery insecure
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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R542 ONW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 R542 ONW, 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 R542 ONW registered?
R542 ONW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R542 ONW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R542 ONW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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