MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,276 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
areas of both sides body sills corroded,but not to excess at time of test
both wiper blades split on tips,but still clearing windscreen at time of test
engine oil sump corroded
exhaust system weakening by corrosion,and slight gas leak,but intact and servicable at time of test
internal rear view mirror detatched,though still has offside and nearside door mirrors
movement in both rear suspension top monting assembleys,but within tolerances
nearside of front bumper has some damage,but not any sharp edges
rear hatch door does not open,but latched securely,and able to inspect prescribed areas from underneath rthe vehicle
rear windscreen wiper arm broken
windscreen has some damage,but not in swept areas
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Battery insecure
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
areas of both sides body sills corroded,but not to excess at time of test
engine oil sump corroded
exhaust system weakening by corrosion,and slight gas leak,but intact and servicable at time of test
internal rear view mirror detatched,though still has offside and nearside door mirrors
movement in both rear suspension top monting assembleys,but within tolerances
nearside of front bumper has some damage,but not any sharp edges
rear hatch door does not open,but latched securely,and able to inspect prescribed areas from underneath rthe vehicle
windscreen has some damage,but not in swept areas
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S181 MEF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S181 MEF, 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 S181 MEF registered?
S181 MEF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 August 1998.
Is S181 MEF safe to buy?
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