MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,128 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer 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 Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
165/65/13 X4
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
REAR W/BLADE TORN
SERVICE-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
195/65/13 x4
both front flexy b/hoses
165/65/13 X4
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OSR OUTER SILL AND B/WORK AREA S/CORR
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
both rear tyres starting to deteriorate but not exposing cords or canvas
both rear tyres starting to deteriorate but not exposing cords or canvas
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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 MWN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 MWN, 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 MWN registered?
S289 MWN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S289 MWN safe to buy?
The MOT history for S289 MWN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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