MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front & rear no.plates cracked still readable
front discs becoming rusty
general underbody surface rust
o/s outer sill becoming rusty
slight knock & play in steering
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
some underbody surface rust
slight squeal rear brakes
Oil leak
brake fluid dirty,anti freeze tyre incorrect[blue green glycol type instead of red OAT type]
front & rear no plates cracked but not insecure & visible
n/s/r tyre slightly worn & perished outer edge
sill returns & general underbody surface rust
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
bonnet handle broken,front pipe has a minor leak of gases,front lower arm bushes deteriorating,accident damage to rear of vehicle
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet pull weak (normal ka thing)
frony brake pads weariong low †front brake discs pitted †offside parking brake effort low
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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S289 LGF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 S289 LGF, 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 S289 LGF registered?
S289 LGF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 1998.
Is S289 LGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for S289 LGF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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