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K17 VSK

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,986 mi
Last recorded56,986 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 VSK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 56,986 miles

advise body damage to near side of vehical

Pass 22 Oct 2008 56,165 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 55,903 miles

body damage to near side of vehical

Fail 9 Nov 2007 55,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body damage to near side of vehical

Fail 25 Oct 2007 55,869 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 54,804 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 54,804 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 52,651 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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K17 VSK is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 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 Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K17 VSK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K17 VSK registered?

K17 VSK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is K17 VSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K17 VSK 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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