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R541 NCK

1997 Ford K

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,743 mi
Last recorded90,743 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford K68,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 NCK
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 90,743 miles

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

advise spare tyre getting low

Fail 16 Jan 2009 90,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise spare tyre getting low

Fail 27 Nov 2008 90,201 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

advise offside rear tyre is perishing and cracking is appearing on tyre shoulders and sidewall

Pass 28 Sep 2007 86,714 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 82,562 miles

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

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

engine oil low

near side rear brake low effort

near side rear number plate and brake light suspect contact

near side rear tyre cracked poor

near side sill dent off side sill corrosion

spare illegal

Fail 29 Sep 2005 71,860 miles

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

n/s rear foot brake effort low only 30%

n/s/rear tyre has a nail in tread.

Pass 29 Sep 2005 71,860 miles

n/s rear foot brake effort low only 30%

n/s/rear tyre has a nail in tread.

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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R541 NCK is a 1997 Ford K in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R541 NCK, 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 R541 NCK registered?

R541 NCK is a 1997 Ford K, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R541 NCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R541 NCK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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