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K553 HAV

1993 Ford Coupe

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,882 mi
Last recorded62,882 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK553 HAV
MakeFord
ModelCoupe
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,882 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 62,459 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 62,459 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded in places

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,907 miles

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

Drivers door hinges badly worn

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

PAS noisy

Side repeaters just acceptable

Pass 17 Sep 2009 51,618 miles

Drivers door hinges badly worn

Front tyres cracked on inner sidewalls

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering noisy

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 51,584 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake lever high

offside front tyre worn inner edge

play in offside of steering rack

tyres perished

Pass 27 Jul 2008 46,382 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 44,514 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 42,831 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 42,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Ford Coupe?

Based on 1,304 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 18
position lamp(s) not working 16
brake binding 14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
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K553 HAV is a 1993 Ford Coupe in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Ford Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K553 HAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 33 years old, this Ford Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K553 HAV registered?

K553 HAV is a 1993 Ford Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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