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S685 SWC

1998 Ford K

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,131 mi
Last recorded81,131 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford K65,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 SWC
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 81,131 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 81,131 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2007 66,831 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING EXCESSIVE.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 66,831 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING EXCESSIVE.

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 60,373 miles

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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S685 SWC is a 1998 Ford K in Blue with a 1,297cc 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 S685 SWC, 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

How do I check the history of S685 SWC?

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What year was S685 SWC registered?

S685 SWC is a 1998 Ford K, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S685 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S685 SWC 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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