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P221 FRD

1997 Ford K

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,368 mi
Last recorded25,368 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford K68,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 FRD
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2009 25,368 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres perished

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 25,368 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,739 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 23,734 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 22,322 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 20,595 miles

bush on o/s/f suspension arm starting to deteriorate/unbond but is still functioning as intended.

How Reliable is the Ford K?

Based on 5,308 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,071
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 562
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 517
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 405
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 333
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
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P221 FRD is a 1997 Ford K in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P221 FRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P221 FRD registered?

P221 FRD is a 1997 Ford K, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P221 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P221 FRD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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