MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
exhaust corroded
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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R575 DWR is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R575 DWR, 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 R575 DWR registered?
R575 DWR is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R575 DWR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R575 DWR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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