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C304 SLU

1985 Ford P100

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,501 mi
Last recorded96,501 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford P10038,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC304 SLU
MakeFord
ModelP100
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 96,501 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 96,501 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 94,858 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 94,856 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jan 2024 94,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 87,425 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 24,040 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 75,447 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,014 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 61,518 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,218 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 53,648 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front wipers starting to smear

o/s/f tyre cracked

rear pick up body mountins corroded

slight play in both front track rod arms

Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,494 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general underbody corrosion and welding repairs

nearside wiper blade perrished

stone chip offside headlamp lens

Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,232 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 48,048 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 48,048 miles

How Reliable is the Ford P100?

Based on 33,632 MOT tests across 5,150 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,876
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,821
Stop lamp not working 2,888
fog lamp not working 2,379
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,365
Steering rack gaiter split 1,146
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C304 SLU is a 1985 Ford P100 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Ford P100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 38,275 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford P100 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,821 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C304 SLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford P100 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Ford P100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C304 SLU registered?

C304 SLU is a 1985 Ford P100, first registered on 21 October 1985.

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