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S235 CNJ

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

3,635 mi
Last recorded3,635 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS235 CNJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 3,635 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on outside edge.

offside rear tyre nail in tread and unevenly worn.

Fail 22 Nov 2010 3,635 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on outside edge.

offside rear tyre nail in tread and unevenly worn.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 96,800 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 96,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 90,514 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 90,513 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 84,298 miles

O/s/r chassis corroded (marked yellow).

Fail 22 Nov 2006 82,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f inner wheel rim slight damage

n/s/f lower arm rear bush unbonding no play (will need replacement soon)

n/s/r tyre wearing edge due to suspected bent rear axel

Pass 22 Nov 2006 82,724 miles

n/s/f inner wheel rim slight damage

n/s/f lower arm rear bush unbonding no play (will need replacement soon)

n/s/r tyre wearing edge due to suspected bent rear axel

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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S235 CNJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S235 CNJ, 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 S235 CNJ registered?

S235 CNJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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