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F3 XLT

1993 Ford F350

Black Diesel 7300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

139,161 mi
Last recorded139,161 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford F35070,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 XLT
MakeFord
ModelF350
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine7,300cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 139,161 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2024 138,961 miles

underside is undersealed

Pass 12 Sep 2023 138,499 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 136,820 miles

vehicle underside is heavily coated in underseal

Pass 1 Oct 2021 101,592 miles

vehicle underside is heavily coated in underseal

Fail 6 Sep 2021 101,588 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

vehicle underside is heavily coated in underseal

Pass 4 Jan 2019 101,507 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 100,771 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 100,767 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 99,971 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 99,960 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 99,911 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

N/s wiper smears screen

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 99,841 miles

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

uneven hand brake effort

Pass 17 Apr 2013 99,331 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 99,330 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 99,141 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 99,141 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 99,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear inner tyre deflated

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked

offside rear inner tyre deflated

Pass 18 Sep 2009

mileometer not reading

vehicle presented as p/up truck but has pins in butt floor section

Fail 5 Aug 2009

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 97,883 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 96,163 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 96,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 93,983 miles

How Reliable is the Ford F350?

Based on 2,320 MOT tests across 229 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
1,897
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
fog lamp not working 43
Battery insecure 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 25
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F3 XLT is a 1993 Ford F350 in Black with a 7,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1993 Ford F350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 70,223 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 F350 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F3 XLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford F350 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Ford F350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F3 XLT registered?

F3 XLT is a 1993 Ford F350, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is F3 XLT safe to buy?

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