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S105 LRY

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,938 mi
Last recorded85,938 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS105 LRY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 85,938 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear number plates cracked

front brake application slightly uneven

off side rear chassis slightly corroded

slight under body corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2011 85,938 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front and rear number plates cracked

front brake application slightly uneven

off side rear chassis slightly corroded

slight under body corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2010 75,978 miles

exhaust blow front

front number plate cracked

n/s rear lamp damaged

n/s rear lamp dim

Fail 4 Mar 2010 75,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust blow front

front number plate cracked

n/s rear lamp damaged

n/s rear lamp dim

Pass 14 Mar 2009 66,553 miles

noise from front suspension when driven

steering feels notchy

tyres low on tread

Fail 13 Mar 2009 66,553 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering feels notchy

tyres low on tread

Pass 6 Mar 2008 57,006 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 56,665 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front and rear reg number plates damaged

n/side rear lamp damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2007 48,547 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,409 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 41,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S105 LRY is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S105 LRY, 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 S105 LRY registered?

S105 LRY is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S105 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S105 LRY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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