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T258 BFT

1999 Ford K

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,005 mi
Last recorded78,005 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford K61,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT258 BFT
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 78,005 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 77,908 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Mar 2007 73,849 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 73,844 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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T258 BFT is a 1999 Ford K in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 T258 BFT, 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 T258 BFT registered?

T258 BFT is a 1999 Ford K, first registered on 8 April 1999.

Is T258 BFT safe to buy?

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