MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,811 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside exterior mirror cracked
nearside rear tyre wear
Advise both front floor pans corroded but withstanding thumb pressure
Advise exhaust downpipe bracket which bolts to gearbox corroded
Advise front and rear coil springs starting to corrode in places
Advise front part of exhaust looks corroded and weak in places but okay at time of test
Advise nearside door mirror lens cracked
Advise rear flexi brake hoses cracked/perished
Advise slight cross flashing on rear lamps when side lights/indicators used together
Advise slight play in front anti-roll bar D bushes
Advise slight wheel bearing noise nearside rear
Advise tread getting low on nearside rear tyre
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)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advise both front floor pans corroded but withstanding thumb pressure
Advise drivers side wiper blade worn
Advise exhaust downpipe bracket which bolts to gearbox corroded
Advise front and rear coil springs starting to corrode in places
Advise front part of exhaust looks corroded and weak in places but okay at time of test
Advise nearside door mirror lens cracked
Advise rear flexi brake hoses cracked/perished
Advise slight cross flashing on rear lamps when side lights/indicators used together
Advise slight play in front anti-roll bar D bushes
Advise slight wheel bearing noise nearside rear
Advise tread getting low on nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front wiper blade split
Nearside wing mirror damaged
Sills corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front wiper blade split
Nearside wing mirror damaged
Sills corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R885 PHC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R885 PHC, 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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What year was R885 PHC registered?
R885 PHC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 July 1998.
Is R885 PHC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R885 PHC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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