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S126 THJ

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,123 mi
Last recorded69,123 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 THJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 69,123 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 66,252 miles

Offside Front tyres side walls cracking

Rear tyres side wall cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2015 64,162 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 64,162 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 61,649 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

osr tyre side wall cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2013 58,357 miles

of side front wheel rim slight bent

Fail 20 Mar 2013 58,357 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

of side front wheel rim slight bent

Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,245 miles

hand brake travel

rear brakes just in limit

Pass 12 Mar 2011 51,221 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 51,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,600 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,020 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,436 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 37,424 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Hand-brake lever travel high.

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

Nearside head-lamp has condensation.

Spare tyre in boot & punctured.

Pass 22 Dec 2006 33,190 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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S126 THJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S126 THJ, 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 S126 THJ registered?

S126 THJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S126 THJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S126 THJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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