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R519 UBP

1997 Ford K

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,781 mi
Last recorded70,781 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford K68,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 UBP
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 70,781 miles

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

Spare tyre and wheel are wrong size to match road wheels.

Fail 2 May 2008 70,781 miles

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

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

Spare tyre and wheel are wrong size to match road wheels.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 60,251 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2007 60,251 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 50,502 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 50,502 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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R519 UBP is a 1997 Ford K in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R519 UBP, 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 R519 UBP registered?

R519 UBP is a 1997 Ford K, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R519 UBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R519 UBP 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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