MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
All tyres near to legel limit.
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front pads worn low and discs corroded.
Near side rear lamp damaged.
Starter motor intermitantly engageing.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
underbody corrosion not considered excessive
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R73 XWE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 R73 XWE, 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 R73 XWE registered?
R73 XWE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 January 1998.
Is R73 XWE safe to buy?
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