MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,550 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front exhaust section bodged togetter not blowing
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front exhaust section bodged togetter not blowing
coolent level low
nearside rear tyre worn low on the outer tread areas
slight corrosion to both rear inner sills
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Temporary fuel cap fitted
parking brake long
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
parking brake long
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Temporary fuel cap fitted
long travel in handbrake
rear brake performance down slightly
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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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R653 XAW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R653 XAW, 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 R653 XAW registered?
R653 XAW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R653 XAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R653 XAW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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