MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,244 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Oil leak
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play n/s front steering rack
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play n/s front steering rack
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
front discs corroded on inner edge
gearbox oil leak
osr tyre close to limit[165/65/13t]
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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R574 BAV is a 1997 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R574 BAV, 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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What year was R574 BAV registered?
R574 BAV is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R574 BAV safe to buy?
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