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R419 BWR

1997 Ford K

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,389 mi
Last recorded80,389 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford K68,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 BWR
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2009 80,389 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 78,071 miles

heavy underside corrosion

n/s/f and o/s r tyres at 3mm

Fail 17 Oct 2008 78,025 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

heavy underside corrosion

n/s/f and o/s r tyres at 3mm

Pass 19 Sep 2007 73,521 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 71,340 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 71,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 68,122 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 68,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

1.5 LTS OIL ADDED TO ENGINE

BOTH REAR AXLE FLEXI BUSH MOUNTS WEAK

O/S OUTER SILL SMALL RUST HOLE

RUST SET INTO FLOOR AREAS+SILL BACKS

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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R419 BWR is a 1997 Ford K in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R419 BWR, 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 R419 BWR registered?

R419 BWR is a 1997 Ford K, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R419 BWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R419 BWR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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