MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front brake discs corroded
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front discs badly worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front discs badly worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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S245 RWP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S245 RWP, 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 S245 RWP registered?
S245 RWP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1998.
Is S245 RWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for S245 RWP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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