MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,358 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
small patches of corrosion
steering rack damp
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
small patches of corrosion
steering rack damp
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
advanced corrosion to front floorpans and chassis rails
all hubcaps incorrectly fitted (valves aligned ok)
beam axle bushes deteriorated to limits. requires attention asap
front brake discs corroded
o/s parking brake effort close to limt. requires attention
welding repair o/s rear outer sill
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advanced corrosion to front floorpans and chassis rails
all hubcaps incorrectly fitted (valves aligned ok)
beam axle bushes deteriorated to limits. requires attention asap
front brake discs corroded
o/s parking brake effort close to limt. requires attention
welding repair o/s rear outer sill
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front brake discs pitted
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside front floor and chassis starting to corrode
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small engine oil leak from rocker cover gasket
front brake discs rusty and slightly worn
o/s/f lower suspension arm bush starting to debond
small oil leak from rocker cover gasket
N/S/F suspension arm bush starting to debond, no movement/play as yet
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyres perishing and cracking to outer sidewalls
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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S280 JGM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 S280 JGM, 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 S280 JGM registered?
S280 JGM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 October 1998.
Is S280 JGM safe to buy?
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