MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front seat belts slow to retract
exhaust mountings very poor
front bumper damaged
near side front tyre worn on edges
off side rear brake application low
slight lift at off side front top strut mounting
slight rear lamp interaction
all tyres worn on edges
damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre
hazard light switch damaged
headlamp lenses poor
horn poor
lift in offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mountings
nearside front lower susapension arm bushes are in poor condition
offside headlamp aim on lower limit
offside rear tyre perished
various bumper defects
various underbody corrosion
windscreen damaged
Offside Front 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)
all tyres worn on edges
damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre
hazard light switch damaged
headlamp lenses poor
horn poor
lift in offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mountings
nearside front lower susapension arm bushes are in poor condition
offside headlamp aim on lower limit
offside rear tyre perished
various bumper defects
various underbody corrosion
windscreen damaged
offside headlamp condensated
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside wiper blade split
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside front seat tilt handle missing
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
nearside front suspension bump stop missing
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
rear brakes slightly out of balance
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
coolant low
rear tyres poor condition
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R713 LKN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 R713 LKN, 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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R713 LKN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 1998.
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