MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,019 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Both bottom arm rear bushes split.
Both front flexi's cracking.
Front brake pads not braking on all of brake disc.
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
(2.4A.2)The nearside front suspension mounting point chassis area has surface corrosion present
(2.4A.2)The nearside front suspension mounting point is corroding
(2.4A.2)The offside front suspension mounting point chassis area has surface corrosion present
(2.4G.1)The nearside rear suspension top mounting has lift present approximately 07mm
(2.4G.1)The offside rear suspension top mounting has lift present approximately 07mm
(2.4G.3)The nearside front suspension arm bush bonding material is deteriorating
(2g)The fuel cap access flap is damaged
(3.6B.4d)The nearside front brake flexi pipe is deteriorating
(3.6B.4d)The offside front brake flexi pipe is deteriorating
(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance is at 25% throughout the operating range,which is now at the legal limit.
(4.1D1)The spare tyre is worn close to the legal limit as far as can be seen and is deflated
(4.2.1c)The wheel nuts should be correctly refitted when removing and replacing the wheels
(5.1B.6)(6.1.1)The nearside outer sill along its length has surface corrosion present
(6.3.1d)The rear number plate has slight damage present
(7.1.1b)The front exhaust system has a mounting missing
(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer were mounted to the centre pipe has a slight leakage of gasses present
(8.3.1a)Damage present within zone A of the swept area of the windscreen approximately 010mm diameter
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
(1.6B,4)The nearside driving dipped beam alignment is set at the 0% limit to the right
(2.4A.2)The nearside front suspension mounting point chassis area has surface corrosion present
(2.4A.2)The nearside front suspension mounting point is corroding
(2.4A.2)The offside front suspension mounting point chassis area has surface corrosion present
(2.4G.1)The nearside rear suspension top mounting has lift present approximately 07mm
(2.4G.1)The offside rear suspension top mounting has lift present approximately 07mm
(2.4G.3)The nearside front suspension arm bush bonding material is deteriorating
(2g)The fuel cap access flap is damaged
(3.5.1f)The nearside front outer brake pad is worn close to the legal limit
(3.6B.4d)The nearside front brake flexi pipe is deteriorating
(3.6B.4d)The offside front brake flexi pipe is deteriorating
(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance is at 23%,which is close to the legal limit and indicates they are ready for service
(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 040Kgf indifferent throughout the operating range
(4.1D1)The spare tyre is worn close to the legal limit as far as can be seen and is deflated
(5.1B.6)(6.1.1)The nearside outer sill along its length has surface corrosion present
(6.3.1d)The rear number plate has slight damage present
(7.1.1b)The front exhaust system has a mounting missing
(8.3.1a)Damage present within zone A of the swept area of the windscreen approximately 010mm diameter
(8.3.1d)Items hanging from the interior mirror which obscure the drivers view of the road should not be fitted
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
front brakes show small amount of out of balance readings
offside rear tyre tyre craking to outer sidewall and wearing to outer shoulder
rear bumper shows small amount of insecurity
rear registration plate cracked
strong advise offside front tyre shows heavy wear to inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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R973 DMY 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 50%.
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 R973 DMY, 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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R973 DMY is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 January 1998.
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