MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,067 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear chassis repair difficult to assess due to sealant coating.
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nsf seat missing at time of test
pads not visable
slight wear both rear subframe bushes
welding repairs to vehicle
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
21% imbalance front brakes
H/ corrosion n/s + o/s rear inner sills
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion boot floor
corrosion n/s + o/s front inner arches
fault on bonnet safety catch
n/s rear axle mounting bush worn
o/s front flexi brake pipe cracked
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
corrosion fuel filler neck
corrosion n/s + o/s boot floor
corrosion n/s + o/s rear inner sills
corrosion o/s outer sill
corrosion o/s rear chassis
n/s rear axle mount bush worn
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
corrosion fuel filler neck
corrosion n/s + o/s boot floor
corrosion n/s + o/s rear inner sills
corrosion o/s outer sill
corrosion o/s rear chassis
n/s rear axle mount bush worn
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
20% imbalance front brakes
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
advise under side of car in very poor condition
front brake disc's are corroded + worn
heavy corrosion to exhaust system
heavy corrosion to n/s + o/s rear chassis + n/s + o/s inner sills
heavy corrosion to n/s front floor
Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
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R589 EBM 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 45.5%.
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 R589 EBM, 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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R589 EBM is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 1997.
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