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P309 XCD

1997 Ford K

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

68,734 mi
Last recorded68,734 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford K68,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 XCD
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2008 68,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 65,420 miles

both outer sills weak

Fail 16 Aug 2007 65,420 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer sill weak

Pass 3 Jul 2006 61,976 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 61,976 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

n/s front tyre worn low on outer edge

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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P309 XCD is a 1997 Ford K in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P309 XCD, 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 P309 XCD registered?

P309 XCD is a 1997 Ford K, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P309 XCD safe to buy?

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