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S261 DFG

1998 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,425 mi
Last recorded12,425 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 DFG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,425 miles

Both rear brake hoses are cracked / perished near to the limits.

Corrosion to engine sump and is dripping oil on to ground.

Corrosion to front subframe mounting points on vehicle structure.

Under side of vehcile corroded.

Fail 24 Sep 2008 12,422 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake hoses are cracked / perished near to the limits.

Corrosion to engine sump and is dripping oil on to ground.

Corrosion to front subframe mounting points on vehicle structure.

Under side of vehcile corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 92,678 miles

Advisery items same as in last report on Test No.521097967237

Fail 24 Sep 2007 9,267 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

OFF SIDE REAR CHASSIS RAIL OVER AXLE MOUNT CORRODED TO THE LIMIT.

both near side and off front arm rear bushes seperated near to the limit.

off side ffront anti roll bar bush worn near to limit.

off side front chassis rail corroded slightly.

off side rear brake hose cracked to the limit.

rear axle beam /trailing arm bushes split/soft to the limit.

sills corroded in places near to limit.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 98,090 miles

Corrosion to offside rear suspension mounting point to chassis.

Offside front lower wishbone rear bush starting to debond.

Offside rear brake hose starting to crack.

Pass 26 Sep 2005 85,822 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

underside rusty

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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S261 DFG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S261 DFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S261 DFG registered?

S261 DFG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is S261 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S261 DFG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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