MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
offside rear tyre showing signs of perishing on sidewalls.
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
NEAR SIDE REAR AXLE BEAM BUSH SEPERATED WORN TO THE LIMIT.
near side and off side door shut areas in poor condition.
near side front floor pan corroded near limit.
near side front lower arm rear bush seperated near limit.
near side outer sill in poor condition.
near side wheel rim bent in places.
off side outer sill in poor condition,
off side rear tyre cracking near limit in places.
rear brake hoses cracking fairly badly.
rear inner sills in poor condition.
**** BONNET SAFETY CATCH IS NOT WORKING AS IT HAS SIEZED UP ****
Brake fluid level is below "MAX" level mark.
Corrosion starting to front sub frame mountings points.
Corrosion starting to offside and nearside rear inner sills under vehicle near suspension mounting points.
Offside rear tyre is wearing / worn low on tread.
Rear tyres are starting to crack up on inner side walls
rear trailing arm /axle mount bushes worn to the limit and knock when driven over bumps.
small amount of play in both front anti roll bar link ball joints.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
**** BONNET SAFETY CATCH IS NOT WORKING AS IT HAS SIEZED UP ****
Brake fluid level is below "MAX" level mark.
Corrosion starting to front sub frame mountings points.
Corrosion starting to offside and nearside rear inner sills under vehicle near suspension mounting points.
Offside rear tyre is wearing / worn low on tread.
Rear tyres are starting to crack up on inner side walls
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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R577 AKJ is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R577 AKJ, 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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R577 AKJ is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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