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P243 MBA

1997 Ford K

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,434 mi
Last recorded94,434 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford K68,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 MBA
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2008 94,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 7 Aug 2008 94,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2007 88,598 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 88,598 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 85,587 miles

slight exhaust leak centre pipe

Fail 27 Mar 2006 85,441 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front floors rusty and shailing

o/s rear tyre wall cracked and perishing

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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P243 MBA is a 1997 Ford K in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P243 MBA, 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 P243 MBA registered?

P243 MBA is a 1997 Ford K, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P243 MBA safe to buy?

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