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S289 LGF

1998 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,199 mi
Last recorded90,199 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 LGF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 90,199 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,192 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 77,825 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 75,339 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 73,654 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 69,517 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 60,271 miles

bonnet pull weak (normal ka thing)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 51,099 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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