MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,133 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside outer sill corroded
Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
offside front tyre wearing on inner egde
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside front shocker top mount slightly perished
n/s/f steering rack gater slite weep of oil † †o/s/f suspension strut top baring has slite play † †all advisoreys will need investergating shortly
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
please note there is not a lot of revese travle left on hand brake but all wheels lock and reading are good
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
please note there is not a lot of revese travle left on hand brake but all wheels lock and reading are good
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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R712 MGC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black 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 R712 MGC, 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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R712 MGC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 January 1998.
Is R712 MGC safe to buy?
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