MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,150 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Both front brake hoses cracking
Front brake discs corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust Cat flange corroded
Exhaust flexi pipe corroded
Exhaust rear silencer baffles failing
Floor pan corroded around nearside front subframe
Front brake discs worn and corroded
Front brake flexible hoses cracking
Front shock absorbers slightly worn
Offside front anti roll bar bush worn
Sills corroded
Windscreen chipped
Wipers slow
Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Exhaust Cat flange corroded
Exhaust flexi pipe corroded
Exhaust rear silencer baffles failing
Floor pan corroded around nearside front subframe
Front brake discs worn and corroded
Front brake flexible hoses cracking
Front shock absorbers slightly worn
Offside front anti roll bar bush worn
Sills corroded
Windscreen chipped
Wipers slow
Both front anti roll bar D bushs worn
Both front wishbones rear bushs worn nearside borderline
Both rear inner sills corroded
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside front and both rear brake hoses cracking
Rear exhaust clamp very corroded
Rear silencer noisey
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Both front anti roll bar D bushs worn
Both front wishbones rear bushs worn nearside borderline
Both rear inner sills corroded
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside front and both rear brake hoses cracking
Rear exhaust clamp very corroded
Rear silencer noisey
Front wishbone rear bushes worn
Offside front tyre 2mm
Oil filter leaking
Play in nearside rear strut top mount
Rear brake flexi hoses cracking
Sump corroded and leaking oil
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Front wishbone rear bushes worn
Offside front tyre 2mm
Oil filter leaking
Play in nearside rear strut top mount
Rear brake flexi hoses cracking
Sump corroded and leaking oil
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
exhaust baffles noisey
slight imbalance on front brakes
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust system baffles noisy
Front brake imbalance, offside lower effort
Nearside rear tyre 2mm, worn near legal limit
Nearside wing mirror damaged
Alternator belt slack
Both rear axle mounts deteriorating
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Still some imbalance on front brakes - (new pads require bedding in )
Sump corroded
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Alternator belt slack
Bonnet safety latch siezed
Both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating
Front brake pads low
NSF wheel rim damaged
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sump corroded
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S203 CTO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 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 S203 CTO, 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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S203 CTO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 1998.
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