MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,985 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Hand brake cable corroded.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Lower 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 Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Hand brake cable corroded.
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
o/s/f and n/s/f brake hoses beginning to perish
o/s/f tyre just touching plastic arch cover
slight play in steering rack arms
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R589 LFM is a 1997 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 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 LFM, 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 LFM is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R589 LFM safe to buy?
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