MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear brake hoses pershing
both rear coil springs corroded
o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge
rear number plate cracked
temporary repair to n/s/f wing
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Engine oil level just above minimum.
N/s inner drive shaft gaitor split.
N/s/f wiper blade split ends.
O/s door mirror sticky-taped on.
O/s/r seat belt partially checked - child seat fitted.
Parking brake efficiency just adequate at 16% and both o/s/r brake readings low.
Rear number plate quite heavily cracked.
The bonnet release appears broken.
The driver's wiper blade is split both ends.
The engine idle is erratic and it sometimes stalls.
The o/s/r seat belt has been partially inspected only, due to the fitment of a child safety seat.
The rear number plate is quite badly damaged.
There appears to be a starter motor fault.
There is noticeable play in the steering rack itself.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
The bonnet release appears broken.
The driver's wiper blade is split both ends.
The engine idle is erratic and it sometimes stalls.
The o/s/r seat belt has been partially inspected only, due to the fitment of a child safety seat.
The rear number plate is quite badly damaged.
There appears to be a starter motor fault.
There is noticeable play in the steering rack itself.
The driver's wiper blade has split ends.
The exhaust tailpipe is hitting the rear panel.
The n/s outer brake pad looks very thin.
The o/s/f tyre is wearing quite badly on it's inner edge.
The o/s/r brake hose is starting to crack.
There is play in the o/s/f anti-roll bar pivot bush.
There is some damage to the rear number plate.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
The driver's wiper blade has split ends.
The exhaust tailpipe is hitting the rear panel.
The n/s outer brake pad looks very thin.
The o/s/f tyre is wearing quite badly on it's inner edge.
The o/s/r brake hose is starting to crack.
There is play in the o/s/f anti-roll bar pivot bush.
There is some damage to the rear number plate.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear registration plate damaged
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both front lower wishbone bushes slightly worn
both front tyres outter walls slight cut
slight travel on handbrake noted
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front tyres getting low on outer edges
nail in offside front tyre
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R868 DOO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R868 DOO, 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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R868 DOO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 1998.
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