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S720 TDW

1998 Ford K

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,926 mi
Last recorded91,926 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford K65,037 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS720 TDW
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2008 91,926 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 91,926 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 80,314 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 80,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 67,775 miles

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

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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S720 TDW is a 1998 Ford K in Blue 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 S720 TDW, 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 S720 TDW registered?

S720 TDW is a 1998 Ford K, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S720 TDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S720 TDW 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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