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R912 TRH

1997 Ford K

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

93,574 mi
Last recorded93,574 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford K68,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 TRH
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 93,574 miles

corrosion both inner & outer sills

Fail 30 Apr 2008 93,563 miles

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

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

corrosion both inner & outer sills

Pass 21 Aug 2007 90,319 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 90,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

nail found in the offside rear tyre

nearside front steel rim dented and damaged

offside rear light lense cracked slightly

rear bumper cracked and damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2006 85,641 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 85,641 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

baffles collapsed in rear exhaust box

o/s/r light cluster cracked

slight movement to both front inner rack joints

slight play in steering universal joint

Fail 29 Aug 2006 85,638 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

slight interfearance in the rear lights

under body surface corrosion

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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R912 TRH is a 1997 Ford K in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R912 TRH, 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 R912 TRH registered?

R912 TRH is a 1997 Ford K, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R912 TRH safe to buy?

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