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R56 TLR

1997 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,989 mi
Last recorded81,989 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 TLR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2013 81,989 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs starting to corrode

offside front brake binding slightly

rear subframe front mounting rubbers starting to split

Pass 27 Mar 2012 80,120 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 77,194 miles

front brake pads very low

Pass 31 Mar 2010 71,794 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 66,684 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 62,779 miles

offside rear foot and hand brake performance low

Pass 24 Mar 2007 57,866 miles

offside hand brake performance low

Pass 3 Apr 2006 53,586 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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R56 TLR is a 1997 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R56 TLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R56 TLR?

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What year was R56 TLR registered?

R56 TLR is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R56 TLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 TLR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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