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R205 DGU

1997 Ford K

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,238 mi
Last recorded88,238 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford K68,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 DGU
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2008 88,238 miles

both inner and outer sills rusty but when tapped with corossion assessment tool did not crumble or go through

both rear axle bushes hyave slight play and are slightly deterioirated

excessive travel on handbrake lever

Pass 21 Feb 2007 78,118 miles

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

osf rear wishbone bush has slightly adrifted from bonding

slight play in both rear axle bushes

the whole car from underneath is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 17 Feb 2007 77,255 miles

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

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

osf rear wishbone bush slightly adrifted from bondings

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Fail 1 Feb 2007 79,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

emissions check not done due to leak of water from hose at front

near side outer sill corroded

off side rear compliance bush movement

Pass 26 Oct 2005 74,882 miles

0/s front wishbone rear bush spliting from bonding rear axle bushes starting to perish

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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R205 DGU 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 80%.

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 R205 DGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R205 DGU registered?

R205 DGU is a 1997 Ford K, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R205 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 DGU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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