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S463 KFX

1998 Ford K

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,049 mi
Last recorded77,049 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford K65,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS463 KFX
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 77,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 71,198 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 71,198 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 68,180 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

advise both front floor pans rusty and weak

advise n/s/f outer sill rusty

Fail 28 Feb 2007 68,090 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

advise both front floor pans rusty and weak

advise n/s/f outer sill rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2005 59,151 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 59,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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S463 KFX is a 1998 Ford K in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S463 KFX, 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 S463 KFX registered?

S463 KFX is a 1998 Ford K, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S463 KFX safe to buy?

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