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T147 OBV

1999 Ford K

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,327 mi
Last recorded85,327 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford K61,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT147 OBV
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 85,327 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 85,225 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 75,844 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 75,574 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,827 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 59,273 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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T147 OBV is a 1999 Ford K in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T147 OBV, 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.

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What year was T147 OBV registered?

T147 OBV is a 1999 Ford K, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T147 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T147 OBV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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