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P904 ERB

1996 Ford K

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

92,738 mi
Last recorded92,738 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford K77,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP904 ERB
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2008 92,738 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 87,641 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on front floors

corrosion on rear undersills & sills borderline

Pass 14 Nov 2007 87,641 miles

corrosion on front floors

corrosion on rear undersills & sills borderline

Fail 24 Oct 2007 87,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 82,789 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT CRACKING. †FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN. †OS AND NS FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES WORN. †EXHAUST RUSTING. †OS FRONT TYRE WORN. †REAR TYRES WORN. †OS AND NS OUTTER SILLS RUSTING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P904 ERB is a 1996 Ford K in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P904 ERB, 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

How do I check the history of P904 ERB?

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What year was P904 ERB registered?

P904 ERB is a 1996 Ford K, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P904 ERB safe to buy?

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