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R156 SEF

1998 Ford K

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,912 mi
Last recorded60,912 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford K65,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 SEF
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2008 60,912 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 60,874 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 52,275 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 52,194 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 45,047 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 44,934 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R156 SEF is a 1998 Ford K in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R156 SEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R156 SEF?

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What year was R156 SEF registered?

R156 SEF is a 1998 Ford K, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R156 SEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 SEF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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