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S158 AGD

1998 Ford K

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,782 mi
Last recorded87,782 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford K65,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 AGD
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 87,782 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 87,781 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 77,021 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 76,687 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

n/s front ball joint rubber torn

Pass 15 Sep 2006 63,963 miles

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

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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S158 AGD is a 1998 Ford K in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Ford K models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 65,037 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 S158 AGD, 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 28 years old, this Ford K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S158 AGD registered?

S158 AGD is a 1998 Ford K, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S158 AGD safe to buy?

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