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S250 VUG

1998 Ford K

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,945 mi
Last recorded72,945 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford K65,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS250 VUG
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 72,945 miles

handbrake travel near limits

Fail 1 Dec 2008 72,833 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

handbrake travel near limits

Pass 1 Dec 2007 68,160 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 60,818 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 60,800 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S250 VUG is a 1998 Ford K in Silver 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 S250 VUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S250 VUG registered?

S250 VUG is a 1998 Ford K, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S250 VUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S250 VUG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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