MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,046 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall
vehcal presenter is advised to inspect and service off side rear sevice brakes, as force is lower.
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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R543 OTN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R543 OTN, 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 R543 OTN registered?
R543 OTN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 1998.
Is R543 OTN safe to buy?
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