MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,971 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
bonnet hinges stiff and bolt missing from offside hinge
both front chassis rails and subframe mountings corroded
both outer sills corroded
both rear chassis rails corroded
corrosion on both floorpans
corrosion on both rear inner wings
corrosion on front bulkhead
front lower cross member corroded
nearside front lower suspension arm,inner front bush splitting
nearside rear brake hose deteriorating
nearside rear no plate light loose
offside front lower suspension arm,inner bushes splitting
offside rear no plate light dim
slight fluffing on offside front seatbelt webbing
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear 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)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
bonnet hinges stiff and bolt missing from offside hinge
both front chassis rails and subframe mountings corroded
both outer sills corroded
both rear chassis rails corroded
corrosion on both floorpans
corrosion on both rear inner wings
corrosion on front bulkhead
front lower cross member corroded
nearside front lower suspension arm,inner front bush splitting
nearside rear brake hose deteriorating
nearside rear no plate light loose
offside front lower suspension arm,inner bushes splitting
offside rear no plate light dim
slight fluffing on offside front seatbelt webbing
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
general under body corrosion
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both floorpans corroded
both front coil springs corroded
both front inner wheelarches corroded
both outer sills corroded and not completely welded on bottom of sills
both rear chassis rails corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
centre exhaust corroded
corrosion on offside rear inner wheel arch
front bulkhead corroded on offside
nearside front brake hose perishing
nearside front suspension arm,front bush splitting
nearside inner sill corroded
nearside rear wheel bearing worn
offside front suspension arm,inner bushes splitting
rear exhaust silencer rubber mountings splitting
rear no plate damaged
wing repeaters in poor condition(painted over)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both floorpans corroded
both front coil springs corroded
both front inner wheelarches corroded
both outer sills corroded and not completely welded on bottom of sills
both rear chassis rails corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
centre exhaust corroded
corrosion on offside rear inner wheel arch
front bulkhead corroded on offside
nearside front brake hose perishing
nearside front gearbox mounting unbonded
nearside front suspension arm,front bush splitting
nearside inner sill corroded
nearside rear tyre worn down to minimum tread depth
nearside rear wheel bearing worn
offside front suspension arm,inner bushes splitting
offside wing mirror damaged
rear exhaust silencer rubber mountings splitting
rear no plate damaged
screw in offside rear tyre and wearing unevenly
small leak from front exhaust pipe joint
spark plugs loose
wing repeaters in poor condition(painted over)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ADJUSTING
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R852 BOA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R852 BOA, 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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R852 BOA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 July 1998.
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