MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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R578 MFE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R578 MFE, 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 R578 MFE registered?
R578 MFE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R578 MFE safe to buy?
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