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S304 JGM

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,384 mi
Last recorded2,384 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 JGM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 2,384 miles

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Excess hand brake travel

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Surface corrosion to offside outter body sill

Fail 22 Nov 2011 2,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Excess hand brake travel

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Surface corrosion to offside outter body sill

Pass 23 Nov 2010 85,650 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 85,650 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 80,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 72,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nsr foot brake performance slightly low

Pass 26 Nov 2007 64,444 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 64,444 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 54,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 54,750 miles

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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S304 JGM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S304 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 S304 JGM registered?

S304 JGM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S304 JGM safe to buy?

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