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S227 BGU

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

47,404 mi
Last recorded47,404 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS227 BGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 47,404 miles

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

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

oil level low

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

coolant tank empty

Pass 25 Jun 2014 41,254 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bushes

Fail 23 Jun 2014 41,220 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f lower arm rear bushes

Pass 15 Jun 2013 38,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R valve stem perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level low

Fail 15 Jun 2013 38,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R valve stem perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level low

Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,011 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 35,086 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 30,135 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 30,090 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 26,238 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 26,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S227 BGU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey 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 S227 BGU, 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 S227 BGU registered?

S227 BGU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is S227 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S227 BGU shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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