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S173 WJN

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,034 mi
Last recorded99,034 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 WJN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2017 99,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axel bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 94,224 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 94,224 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 88,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 88,504 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 82,309 miles

offside inner sill under car starting to corrode

slight blow at rear exhaust joint

Pass 14 Jan 2013 74,567 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 71,262 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 71,262 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 68,417 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,220 miles

Both rear tyres will need attention in the near future.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 62,025 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 59,095 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 54,963 miles

advise middle and rear exhaust corroding. †advise slight corrosion forming on power steering pipes. †

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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S173 WJN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S173 WJN, 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 S173 WJN registered?

S173 WJN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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