MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,590 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake discs worn
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/side front spring catching plastic cover
Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
o/side front spring catching plastic cover
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R75 WAM 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 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 R75 WAM, 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 R75 WAM registered?
R75 WAM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R75 WAM safe to buy?
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