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P752 XEL

1996 Ford K

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,333 mi
Last recorded86,333 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford K77,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP752 XEL
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2009 86,333 miles

front brake discs worn

handbrake travel

os and ns sill rusted

vehicles underbody rusted

Fail 20 Feb 2009 86,333 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

centre to rear exhaust join blowing

front brake discs worn

handbrake travel

os and ns sill rusted

vehicles underbody rusted

Pass 22 Feb 2008 83,423 miles

exhaust blow

front discs worn

osf tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2008 83,423 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

exhaust blow

front discs worn

osf tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2007 77,751 miles

front tyre on 2mm

Fail 17 Mar 2007 77,669 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front tyres on 2mm + rust on sills chassis floor pan brake disces + brake fluid dirty + o/s/r brake hose not in correct position n/s/r hose cracked (strongly advise)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 71,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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P752 XEL is a 1996 Ford K in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P752 XEL, 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.

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What year was P752 XEL registered?

P752 XEL is a 1996 Ford K, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is P752 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P752 XEL 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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