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P743 YPD

1996 Ford K

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,789 mi
Last recorded78,789 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford K77,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 YPD
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 78,789 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 76,979 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 76,979 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 75,631 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 73,701 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 55,127 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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P743 YPD is a 1996 Ford K in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Ford K models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 77,273 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 P743 YPD, 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 30 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 P743 YPD registered?

P743 YPD is a 1996 Ford K, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P743 YPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P743 YPD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P743 YPD have outstanding finance?

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