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R557 EAF

1997 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,899 mi
Last recorded81,899 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 EAF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2017 81,899 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CROSS MEMBER FRONT BEHIND BUMPER (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 79,508 miles

Rear. Handbrake. Efficiency. Only. Just. Met offside. Rear

Fail 3 Mar 2016 79,488 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner. Arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner. Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer. Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor. To. Sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2015 77,299 miles

both front wishbone bushes debonding

both rear flexi hoses perishing

corr to ; both rear inner and outer sills ;both front floor pans ;front cross member ;both front A posts

nsr and both front tyres 5+ yrs old

Pass 11 Feb 2014 67,566 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both rear flexis perishing

corrosion to ; both rear inner sills ; both front floor pans

front pads 2mm at best

Fail 11 Feb 2014 67,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both rear flexis perishing

corrosion to ; both rear inner sills ; both front floor pans

offside front tyre 1.6mm and bald inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,570 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 52,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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)

general oil leaks

rear brakes needs slight adjustment

slight noise from nearside rear wheel

slight noise from offside front wheel

Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2009 39,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective

internal mirror on screen loose

Pass 29 Nov 2008 30,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 23,446 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 23,446 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 18,763 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 17,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs rusty

hand brake comes up along way

n/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on edges

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r brake noisy

o/s/r outer sill corroded

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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R557 EAF is a 1997 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 64,290 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 R557 EAF, 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 29 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R557 EAF is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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