MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
348 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
scratch on windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear foot brake imbalance
scratch on windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road
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)
underbody getting thin in various places
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under body thin in parts
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford K?
Based on 5,308 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R870 GDA is a 1997 Ford K in Silver 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 R870 GDA, 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 R870 GDA registered?
R870 GDA is a 1997 Ford K, first registered on 30 September 1997.
Is R870 GDA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R870 GDA 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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