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S490 RUH

1999 Ford K

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,502 mi
Last recorded54,502 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford K61,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS490 RUH
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,502 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 54,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 48,086 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 41,782 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 31,685 miles

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

Offside 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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S490 RUH is a 1999 Ford K in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Ford K models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 61,517 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 S490 RUH, 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 27 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 S490 RUH?

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What year was S490 RUH registered?

S490 RUH is a 1999 Ford K, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S490 RUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S490 RUH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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