MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,935 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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chips on screen
o/s/f tyre low on inner edge
oil leaks
rust, corrosion and welded patches all over
slight play in front top mounts
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
chips on screen
o/s/f tyre low on inner edge
oil leaks
rust, corrosion and welded patches all over
slight play in front top mounts
a post badly corroded
n/s/r shock damp
o/s/r brake hose perished
oil leak
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
a post badly corroded
n/s/r shock damp
o/s/r brake hose perished
oil leak
heavy rust, corrosion & welded patches
nearside rear shocl damp
oil leaks
slight play in rack
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
heavy rust, corrosion & welded patches
nearside rear shocl damp
oil leaks
slight play in rack
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
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)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
auxcillary drive belt very poor condition
bonnet very stiff to lift
brake fluid very dirty
corrosion starting around front subframe mounts nearside and offside
engine sump corroded and appears to have oil leakage
front brake imbalance 22%
front coil springs corroded
front windscreen chipped
long park brake travel
nearside front wiper split
nearside handbrake cable corroded
offside front plastic tray insecure
oil leak around rocker cover
rear wiper very poor
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front brake hoses starting to perish
nearside rear brake hose deteriorated
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front brake hoses starting to perish
nearside rear brake hose deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside handbrake poor effort
nearside rear brake hose deteriorated
rear brakes uneven
advise front brake pad check possible pads getting low
both front brake disc inner faces starting to corrode
both front wiper rubbers split
offside plastic cover between front bumper and bottom radiator hose insecure
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise front brake pad check possible pads getting low
both front brake disc inner faces starting to corrode
both front wiper rubbers split
offside plastic cover between front bumper and bottom radiator hose insecure
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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R722 XTR is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 R722 XTR, 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 R722 XTR registered?
R722 XTR is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 1998.
Is R722 XTR safe to buy?
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