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M5 AOK

1998 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

397 mi
Last recorded397 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 AOK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 397 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top (5.3.2 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2020 393 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top (5.3.2 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 98,660 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 97,712 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both top shock mounting (2.7.4)

Fail 3 May 2018 97,692 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel slight bind

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both top shock mounting (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 52,309 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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M5 AOK is a 1998 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M5 AOK, 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 M5 AOK registered?

M5 AOK is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is M5 AOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 AOK shows 6 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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