MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,918 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside and offside sills have beenunder sealed not allowing full inspection.Have checked with inspection tool.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parts of the body have corrosion but not considered excessive.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside and offside sills have beenunder sealed not allowing full inspection.Have checked with inspection tool.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parts of the body have corrosion but not considered excessive.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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R857 OWR is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R857 OWR, 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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R857 OWR is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 June 1998.
Is R857 OWR safe to buy?
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