MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,197 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
both front tyre walls slightly perished
front cross member corroded
rear cross member corroded
front discs corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front discs corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front panel/cross member corroding.
n/s/f flexible brake hose almost deteriorated.
n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge.
n/s/r tyre pressure low+starting to wear unevenly.
play in o/s+n/s/r top mcpherson strut mounts.
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front panel/cross member corroding.
n/s/f flexible brake hose almost deteriorated.
n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge.
n/s/r tyre pressure low+starting to wear unevenly.
play in o/s+n/s/r top mcpherson strut mounts.
Temporary fuel cap fitted
n/s step sill corroding.
n/s/r tyre pressure low.
n/s/r tyre starting wear unevenly/out of shape.
o/s/f wishbone bush almost deteriorated.
play in o/s+n/s/r subframe bushes.
play in o/s+n/s/r top mcpherson strut mounts.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
n/s step sill corroding.
n/s/r tyre pressure low.
n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.
o/s/f wishbone bush almost deteriorated.
play in o/s+n/s/r subframe bushes.
play in o/s+n/s/r top mcpherson strut mounts.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front panel/cross member corroding.
front+rear flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.
imbalance in front brakes.
n/s mirror glass/unit starting to become insecure.
o/s++n/s inner/outer sills corroding.
o/s/f rear wishbone bush starting to deteriorate.
o/s/f tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.
o/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges.
oil leak.
rear chassis legs/inner sills corroding.
rear floor pans/boot floor corording.
rear suspension/axle corroding.
slight damage to rear number plate.
slight judder o/s/f footbrake.
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front brake discs starting to pitt/corrode.
front panel/cross member corroding.
front+rear flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.
imbalance in front brakes.
n/s mirror glass starting to become insecure.
o/s inner/outer sills corroding.
o/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges.
o/s/f wishbone bush starting to deteriorate
o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/perish.
oil leak.
rear chassis legs/inner sills corroding.
rear floor pan/boot floor corroding.
rear suspension/axle corroding.
slight damage to rear number plate.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
adv:both rear tyres 2mm.
adv:n/s front tyre ON limit.
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST RUSTY WEAK SLIGHT BLOW
CREAK FROM FRONT SUSPENSION
FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED
HANDBRAKE TRAVEL
N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT
O/S MIRROR TAPED UP
O/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH SPLIT
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R559 ADV is a 1997 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 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 R559 ADV, 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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R559 ADV is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 1997.
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