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S703 XEV

1999 Ford K

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,836 mi
Last recorded53,836 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford K61,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS703 XEV
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2009 53,836 miles

Altenator drive belt cracking badly .

Both lower suspension arms rear bushes split .

Front anti roll bar mounting rubber perished .

Pass 12 Jan 2008 48,973 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,367 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear tyre is out of shape.

Offside rear tyreis out of shape

Fail 15 Jan 2007 39,367 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 35,461 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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S703 XEV is a 1999 Ford K in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Ford K models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 61,517 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S703 XEV, 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 27 years old, this Ford K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S703 XEV registered?

S703 XEV is a 1999 Ford K, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S703 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S703 XEV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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