MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
boot floor bent
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
boot floor bent
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front wish bone bushes poor
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in off side rear tyre and tyre starting to perrish
Nail in off side rear tyre and tyre starting to perrish
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S249 TBC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S249 TBC, 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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S249 TBC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 August 1998.
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