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R647 SJF

1997 Ford K

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,441 mi
Last recorded73,441 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford K68,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 SJF
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 73,441 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 70,653 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 70,744 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 66,952 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 63,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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R647 SJF is a 1997 Ford K in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R647 SJF, 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 R647 SJF registered?

R647 SJF is a 1997 Ford K, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R647 SJF safe to buy?

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