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R759 UDP

1997 Ford K

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,222 mi
Last recorded23,222 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford K68,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 UDP
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 23,222 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2009 23,222 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2007 23,063 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 22,943 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 12,734 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 12,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 6,126 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 5,862 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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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R759 UDP is a 1997 Ford K in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R759 UDP, 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 R759 UDP registered?

R759 UDP is a 1997 Ford K, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R759 UDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R759 UDP shows 8 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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