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S573 KRW

1998 Ford K

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,234 mi
Last recorded75,234 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford K65,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS573 KRW
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,234 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 75,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 65,701 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 65,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 56,284 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 17 Jan 2007 56,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2006 54,216 miles

new calipers and pads fitted wheels on tight side

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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S573 KRW 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 S573 KRW, 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 S573 KRW registered?

S573 KRW is a 1998 Ford K, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S573 KRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S573 KRW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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