MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,240 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake hoses starting to perish
slight corrosion on front brake discs
slight damage to nearside front tyre and rim
slight wear in nearside rear wheel bearing
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake hoses starting to perish
slight corrosion on front brake discs
slight damage to nearside front tyre and rim
slight wear in nearside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford K?
Based on 5,308 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P161 DAB is a 1997 Ford K in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1997 Ford K models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 68,430 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford K fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P161 DAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford K typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ford K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P161 DAB registered?
P161 DAB is a 1997 Ford K, first registered on 27 June 1997.
Is P161 DAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P161 DAB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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