MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,009 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front door strap in poor condition
Nearside rear axle bush has slight play
Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear axle bush has slight play
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Small chip in front screen
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front door strap in poor condition
Nearside rear axle bush has slight play
Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear axle bush has slight play
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Small chip in front screen
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1) O/S/F lower suspension rubber bush deteriorating.
2) O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
1) O/S/F lower suspension rubber bush deteriorating.
2) O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.
1) Surface of front inner brake discs showing signs of. rust and corrosion.
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
1) Surface of front inner brake discs showing signs of. rust and corrosion.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE HEAVILY APPLIED UNDERSEAL MAKING INSPECTION DIFFICULT
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside and nearside front floorpans showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
signs of wear rear tyres
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside wiper blade split
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R579 OEW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R579 OEW, 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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R579 OEW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 January 1998.
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