MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
803 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
all 4 brake hoses perishing.
both chassis rails corroded
headlamp outer covers deteriorated adversely affecting beam patterns.
n/s wiper, poor clearing action.
o/s outer sill corroded.
o/s/f subframe mounting point corroded
o/s/f wheel inner rim bent
uneven wear n/s/r tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
coolant level low
general condition of vehicle corroded
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
coolant level low
general condition of vehicle corroded
spare wheel missing
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside and offside rear tyres cracking (continental 165/60r1475h)
slight movoment n/s/f top suspension mount.
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wipers smearing slightly.and indicators yellow.
nearside and offside rear tyres cracking (continental 165/60r1475h)
slight movoment n/s/f top suspension mount.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
bonnet stay grommet missing - may cause rattling noise.
excess handbrake lever travel @ 12 notches but not coming to stop.
nearside front lower suspension arm rear bonding starting to peel.
slight fluctuation from front brakes when tested on roller brake tester.
wiper wear indicators ellow and very slightly smear screen.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
bonnet stay grommet missing - may cause rattling noise.
excess handbrake lever travel @ 12 notches but not coming to stop.
nearside front lower suspension arm rear bonding starting to peel.
slight fluctuation from front brakes when tested on roller brake tester.
wiper wear indicators ellow and very slightly smear screen.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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R859 TEW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R859 TEW, 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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R859 TEW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 1998.
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