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E176 PFV

1989 Ford Pick Up

Blue Petrol 5600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,454 mi
Last recorded26,454 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE176 PFV
MakeFord
ModelPick Up
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 26,454 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 25,877 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 25,683 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 25,215 miles

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive WATER LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 25,215 miles

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive WATER LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 24,846 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 23,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 22,899 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 22,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 22,505 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 22,222 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 21,428 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 19,226 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 18,618 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 16,650 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Ford Pick Up?

Based on 1,826 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
1,594
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26
fog lamp not working 24
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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E176 PFV is a 1989 Ford Pick Up in Blue with a 5,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Ford Pick Up fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E176 PFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E176 PFV registered?

E176 PFV is a 1989 Ford Pick Up, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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