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R335 LFX

1997 Ford K

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,348 mi
Last recorded65,348 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford K68,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 LFX
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 65,348 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 65,348 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2007 62,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 56,353 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 56,353 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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R335 LFX is a 1997 Ford K in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R335 LFX, 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 R335 LFX registered?

R335 LFX is a 1997 Ford K, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R335 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R335 LFX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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