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S230 AFW

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,788 mi
Last recorded83,788 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS230 AFW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 83,788 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under vehicle corroded in several areas

Fail 11 Jun 2012 83,788 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front off side lamp slightly condisated

under vehicle corroded in several areas

Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,352 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ns mirror crack

o/s/r axle bush play

rear reg plate crack

Fail 9 Jun 2011 78,352 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ns mirror crack

o/s/r axle bush play

rear reg plate crack

Pass 2 Jun 2010 73,896 miles

bind to n/s/f o/s/f brakes

corrosion to n/s o/s sills

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r closing sills

corrosion to n/s/r panel around fuel filler

corrosion to power steering pipes

signs of corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 1 Jun 2010 73,896 miles

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

bind to n/s/f o/s/f brakes

corrosion to n/s o/s sills

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r closing sills

corrosion to n/s/r panel around fuel filler

corrosion to power steering pipes

signs of corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 6 Jun 2009 71,235 miles

visable corrosion on floor,chassis area

Fail 2 Jun 2009 71,230 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering reservoir low fluid

visable corrosion on floor,chassis area

Pass 31 May 2008 65,998 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 65,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 63,204 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 63,204 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2006 58,988 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 53,810 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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S230 AFW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S230 AFW, 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 S230 AFW registered?

S230 AFW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S230 AFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S230 AFW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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