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W178 LVV

2000 Ford K

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,440 mi
Last recorded81,440 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Ford K63,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 LVV
MakeFord
ModelK
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 81,440 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 81,431 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 76,674 miles

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

both rear tyre treads 4mm

Pass 5 Jun 2007 76,557 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 76,555 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2006 63,462 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2006 63,462 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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W178 LVV is a 2000 Ford K in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Ford K models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 63,848 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 W178 LVV, 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 26 years old, this Ford K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W178 LVV registered?

W178 LVV is a 2000 Ford K, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W178 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W178 LVV 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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