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S208 OGF

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,780 mi
Last recorded40,780 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 OGF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 40,780 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 40,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 38,976 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 38,974 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 37,319 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 37,318 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 35,875 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 34,539 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 34,538 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 32,525 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,551 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 30,551 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 28,463 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 26,504 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,967 miles

Cuts to nearside front outer tyre wall

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 23,966 miles

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

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

Cuts to nearside front outer tyre wall

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 21,657 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,447 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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S208 OGF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S208 OGF, 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 S208 OGF registered?

S208 OGF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S208 OGF safe to buy?

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