MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,095 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
interia carpets and trim(s) loosely fitted
nearside rear tyre perished and cracking (recomend replacement)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside and offside tyre walls split
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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R778 GYG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue 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 R778 GYG, 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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R778 GYG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 April 1998.
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