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S305 LBD

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,705 mi
Last recorded96,705 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS305 LBD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 96,705 miles

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

both outer sills in poor condition

n/s/f wishbone bushes

rear axle beam bushes

under body in poor condition

Fail 18 Dec 2012 96,693 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

both outer sills in poor condition

n/s/f wishbone bushes

rear axle beam bushes

under body in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2011 86,547 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 81,688 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs show wear/scoring/corrosion

wear/freeplay in steering system

Fail 28 Feb 2011 81,618 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs show wear/scoring/corrosion

wear/freeplay in steering system

Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,174 miles

nearside front chassie has surface corrosion

offside rear seal has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,213 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 63,646 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 61,269 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 58,770 miles

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

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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S305 LBD is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S305 LBD, 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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S305 LBD is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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