MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,253 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
both floor to sills corroded
both rear floor to sills corroded
front chassis rails corroded
o/s/f tyre worn
rear chassis rails corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
both floor to sills corroded
both rear floor to sills corroded
front chassis rails corroded
o/s/f tyre worn
rear chassis rails corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R544 BWY is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R544 BWY, 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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R544 BWY is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 1998.
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