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S134 THJ

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,796 mi
Last recorded43,796 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS134 THJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 43,796 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 41,939 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 41,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2016 40,563 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 40,563 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

Pass 8 May 2015 36,932 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 35,719 miles

nearside front floor pan has corrosion by suspension mounting

Fail 2 May 2014 35,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front floor pan has corrosion by suspension mounting

Pass 3 May 2013 33,679 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 31,836 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 31,836 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2011 29,383 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 29,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 26,137 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 23,995 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 23,558 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 23,005 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 22,427 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2005 21,737 miles

O/s rear wheel slight bind

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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S134 THJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S134 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S134 THJ registered?

S134 THJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S134 THJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S134 THJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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