MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,830 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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chip in windscreen
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front flexe pipes perishing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford K?
Based on 5,308 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R72 FGK is a 1997 Ford K in Silver 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 R72 FGK, 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
How do I check the history of R72 FGK?
You can check the full history of R72 FGK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R72 FGK registered?
R72 FGK is a 1997 Ford K, first registered on 22 August 1997.
Is R72 FGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R72 FGK 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.
Does R72 FGK have outstanding finance?
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