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R303 VOP

1998 Ford K

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,677 mi
Last recorded31,677 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford K65,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 VOP
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,677 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corosion various areas underside of vehicle

slight play both rear axel bushes

Pass 19 Apr 2010 23,981 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,393 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,031 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 4 Apr 2007 91,941 miles

n/s/f wheel slightly damaged

slight play in front anti roll bar inner bushes

small chip in windscreen

Fail 30 Mar 2007 9,191 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

n/s/f wheel slightly damaged

slight play in front anti roll bar inner bushes

small chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2006 89,243 miles

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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R303 VOP is a 1998 Ford K in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R303 VOP, 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 R303 VOP registered?

R303 VOP is a 1998 Ford K, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R303 VOP safe to buy?

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