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T749 VAC

1999 Ford K

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,585 mi
Last recorded68,585 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford K61,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT749 VAC
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 68,585 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 68,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wall deteriating

oil level overfull

Pass 4 Dec 2007 66,893 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 66,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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T749 VAC is a 1999 Ford K in Purple 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 T749 VAC, 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

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What year was T749 VAC registered?

T749 VAC is a 1999 Ford K, first registered on 27 July 1999.

Is T749 VAC safe to buy?

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