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S135 JFX

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,238 mi
Last recorded37,238 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS135 JFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 37,238 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 27 Jun 2015 37,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 3 Jul 2014 29,247 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 28,864 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall & cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2012 28,255 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,592 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 26,871 miles

Nearside front & nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 26,871 miles

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

Nearside front & nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,050 miles

O/S/F tyre is bald on outter edge

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,085 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,049 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,158 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 20,138 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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S135 JFX is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S135 JFX, 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 S135 JFX registered?

S135 JFX is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S135 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S135 JFX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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