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KSL 238

1999 Ford Popular

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,758 mi
Last recorded71,758 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSL 238
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 May 2025 71,758 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 71,722 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 71,637 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 71,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s front wheel bearing has noise

Pass 18 Mar 2017 71,330 miles

Both front suspension arm upper and lower bushes have play

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (7.1.2)

O/s rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,844 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 17 Mar 2012 70,818 miles

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 15 Mar 2011 70,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre perished and split

offside front tyre perished and split

Pass 12 Mar 2010 70,469 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 18 Mar 2009 69,965 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Popular?

Based on 8,935 MOT tests across 1,708 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
288
Miles/Year
90
Year Lifespan
1,708
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 206
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 144
brake binding 143
Stop lamp not working 132
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
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KSL 238 is a 1999 Ford Popular in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Ford Popular fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KSL 238, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Popular typically stays on UK roads for around 90 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Popular is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KSL 238 registered?

KSL 238 is a 1999 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is KSL 238 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSL 238 shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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