MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leak at engine
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both front and rear chassis corroded
both front coil springs corroded
exhaust system weak
fuel filter corroded
offside front tyre tread low
oil leak at engine
slight movement in rear axle bushes
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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R573 JSX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R573 JSX, 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 R573 JSX registered?
R573 JSX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 May 1998.
Is R573 JSX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R573 JSX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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