MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,392 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
all weld repairs have been undersealed
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
underside heavily undersealed
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre starting to crack
welding repairs very rough
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside 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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
EXTERIOR OF VEHICLE DIRTY FADED
NEARSIDE REAR BOOT FLOOR CORRODED HOLED
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL SECTION HEAVILT PATCHED WELDED,
OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS SECTION HEAVILY CORRODED
ROAD TAX EXPIRED
Spare tyre defective
UNDERSIDE /SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
EXTERIOR OF VEHICLE DIRTY FADED
NEARSIDE REAR BOOT FLOOR CORRODED HOLED
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL SECTION HEAVILT PATCHED WELDED,
OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS SECTION HEAVILY CORRODED
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL HEAVILY PERISHED CRACKED IN POOR CONDITION.
ROAD TAX EXPIRED
Spare tyre defective
UNDERSIDE /SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
hole in n/s/r floor [not in prescribed area]
hole in o/s/r chassis leg [not in prescribed area]
n/s/f mirror cracked
o/s steering rack gator beginning to perish
o/s/r and n/s/r tyre treads getting low
o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls beginning to perish
o/s/r chassis leg beginning to corrode near axle mounting
slight corrosion on front brake discs
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake fluid reservoir getting low
hole in n/s/r floor [not in prescribed area]
hole in o/s/r chassis leg [not in prescribed area]
long hand brake lever travel
n/s/f mirror cracked
o/s steering rack gator beginning to perish
o/s/r and n/s/r tyre treads getting low
o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls beginning to perish
o/s/r chassis leg beginning to corrode near axle mounting
slight corrosion on front brake discs
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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R937 OCW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 R937 OCW, 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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R937 OCW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 1998.
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