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S204 AGD

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,875 mi
Last recorded21,875 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS204 AGD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,875 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,962 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 6,178 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 90,158 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 78,108 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 78,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 67,684 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 67,684 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 59,828 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 59,828 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 56,856 miles

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)

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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S204 AGD is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S204 AGD, 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 S204 AGD registered?

S204 AGD is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S204 AGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S204 AGD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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