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R117 ACH

1998 Ford K

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,442 mi
Last recorded77,442 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford K65,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 ACH
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 77,442 miles

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

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

light general underside age related corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2009 77,442 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

light general underside age related corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2008 64,700 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 55,158 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 55,140 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f brake disc shows signs of heat

Pass 23 Mar 2006 45,955 miles

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

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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R117 ACH is a 1998 Ford K in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Ford K models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 65,037 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 R117 ACH, 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 28 years old, this Ford K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R117 ACH registered?

R117 ACH is a 1998 Ford K, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R117 ACH safe to buy?

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