MOT Status
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43,445 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle heavily corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Handbrake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle heavily corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear axle beam slight corrosion
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear axle beam slight corrosion
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear axle beam slight corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush marked yellow (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush marked yellow (5.3.2 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Trailing arm slight corrosion
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure hand brake cable (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Trailing arm slight corrosion
Exhaust system slight corrosion
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Emissions not tested Due to equipment failure (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper washer corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system slight corrosion
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
n/s/f upper shock mounting washer slight corrosion
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Rear outer skin of exhaust corroded
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SH04 ARH is a 2014 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.
Across all 2014 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 36,395 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 SH04 ARH, 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 12 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was SH04 ARH registered?
SH04 ARH is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 November 2014.
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