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S203 CTO

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

65,150 mi
Last recorded65,150 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS203 CTO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2010 65,150 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front brake hoses cracking

Front brake discs corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,333 miles

Exhaust Cat flange corroded

Exhaust flexi pipe corroded

Exhaust rear silencer baffles failing

Floor pan corroded around nearside front subframe

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front brake flexible hoses cracking

Front shock absorbers slightly worn

Offside front anti roll bar bush worn

Sills corroded

Windscreen chipped

Wipers slow

Fail 2 Nov 2009 52,333 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Exhaust Cat flange corroded

Exhaust flexi pipe corroded

Exhaust rear silencer baffles failing

Floor pan corroded around nearside front subframe

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front brake flexible hoses cracking

Front shock absorbers slightly worn

Offside front anti roll bar bush worn

Sills corroded

Windscreen chipped

Wipers slow

Pass 2 Dec 2008 43,826 miles

Both front anti roll bar D bushs worn

Both front wishbones rear bushs worn nearside borderline

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside front and both rear brake hoses cracking

Rear exhaust clamp very corroded

Rear silencer noisey

Fail 2 Dec 2008 43,826 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Both front anti roll bar D bushs worn

Both front wishbones rear bushs worn nearside borderline

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside front and both rear brake hoses cracking

Rear exhaust clamp very corroded

Rear silencer noisey

Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,952 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes worn

Offside front tyre 2mm

Oil filter leaking

Play in nearside rear strut top mount

Rear brake flexi hoses cracking

Sump corroded and leaking oil

Fail 2 Nov 2007 35,952 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front wishbone rear bushes worn

Offside front tyre 2mm

Oil filter leaking

Play in nearside rear strut top mount

Rear brake flexi hoses cracking

Sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 9 Nov 2006 28,578 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust baffles noisey

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 1 Nov 2006 27,977 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust system baffles noisy

Front brake imbalance, offside lower effort

Nearside rear tyre 2mm, worn near legal limit

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2005 219,999 miles

Alternator belt slack

Both rear axle mounts deteriorating

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Still some imbalance on front brakes - (new pads require bedding in )

Sump corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2005 21,997 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Alternator belt slack

Bonnet safety latch siezed

Both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating

Front brake pads low

NSF wheel rim damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Sump corroded

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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S203 CTO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S203 CTO, 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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S203 CTO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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