MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,435 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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damage to nearside front wing but no sharp edges
play in both front strut top mountings within limits
rear wiper blade missing
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
damage to nearside front wing but no sharp edges
rear wiper blade missing
nearside front wing damaged
both front anri-roll bar 'D' bushes slight play
both outer sills becoming corroded
both rear inner sills becoming corroded
both rear subframe forward bushes becoming parted
nearside front tyre nearing limit
offside rear chassis leg becoming corroded
some play both front and rear strut top mountings
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
both front anri-roll bar 'D' bushes slight play
both outer sills becoming corroded
both rear inner sills becoming corroded
both rear subframe forward bushes becoming parted
nearside front tyre nearing limit
nearside front wing damaged
offside rear chassis leg becoming corroded
some play both front and rear strut top mountings
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
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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R661 EFU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R661 EFU, 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 R661 EFU registered?
R661 EFU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 January 1998.
Is R661 EFU safe to buy?
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