MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,548 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Oil leak
front tyres wearing low
oil leak from filter housing
How Reliable is the Ford K?
Based on 5,308 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P259 TAM is a 1997 Ford K in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P259 TAM, 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 P259 TAM registered?
P259 TAM is a 1997 Ford K, first registered on 9 January 1997.
Is P259 TAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for P259 TAM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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