MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,053 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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extensively welded throughout underside
heavily undersealed underside
n/s dip poor pattern...cloudy cover.
n/s/f lower suspension arm (front bush) perished and starting to split
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
extensively welded throughout underside
heavily undersealed underside
n/s dip poor pattern...cloudy cover.
n/s/f lower suspension arm (front bush) perished and starting to split
both front strut top bearings have maximum amount of lateral play allowed
brake pipes covered in underseal
n/s poor beam pattern
underside extensively welded throughout
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
both front strut top bearings have maximum amount of lateral play allowed
brake pipes covered in underseal
n/s poor beam pattern
underside extensively welded throughout
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end cap (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end cap (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside image poor
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion o/s boot floor (not prescribed area)
ALL UNDER BODY VERY VERY RUSTY MAY REQ ATT BEFORE NEXT MOT
O/S/F FLOOR TO SILL HOLED
O/S/F TYRE NEAR LIMIT
STEERING RACK ROUGH
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced MID OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ALL UNDER BODY VERY VERY RUSTY MAY REQ ATT BEFORE NEXT MOT
O/S/F FLOOR TO SILL HOLED
O/S/F TYRE NEAR LIMIT
STEERING RACK ROUGH
Nearside Front some play in n/s/f top strut mount
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)
Offside Parking brake lever insecure cable (3.1.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill hold (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mid floor to sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front some play in n/s/f top strut mount
o/s/f upper drop link gaiter has small split but still dust proof
underside has been very heavily patched and welded on past corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid step sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel (2.4.A.3)
o/s/f upper drop link gaiter has small split but still dust proof
underside has been very heavily patched and welded on past corrosion
minor blow on front exhaust
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
minor blow on front exhaust
front disc inner faces worn with minimal pad contact
n/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bush) displaced
n/s/f tyre inner sidewall perished
o/s/r tyre and o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges
rear exhaust rubber perished
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front disc inner faces worn with minimal pad contact
n/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bush) displaced
n/s/f tyre inner sidewall perished
o/s/r tyre and o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges
rear exhaust rubber perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
both rear axle bushes weak
both rear brake hoses have some perishing
front floors corroded and thin
nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
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 axle bushes weak
both rear brake hoses have some perishing
front floors corroded and thin
nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
NEARSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSES PERISHED
NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT BUSH HAS SOME PLAY
REAR AXLE BUSHES PERISHED
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
NEARSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSES PERISHED
NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT BUSH HAS SOME PLAY
REAR AXLE BUSHES PERISHED
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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S135 TNA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.
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 S135 TNA, 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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S135 TNA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1998.
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