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F543 YEF

1989 Ford F250

White Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,201 mi
Last recorded47,201 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF543 YEF
MakeFord
ModelF250
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 47,201 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 47,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp On with stop lamps (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake flexi insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2024 45,901 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 44,977 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 44,140 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 43,049 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 41,675 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 40,653 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 39,160 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 38,825 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 38,043 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 38,043 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,203 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 30,517 miles

How Reliable is the Ford F250?

Based on 2,251 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
2,051
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
fog lamp not working 41
brake binding 29
position lamp(s) not working 22
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F543 YEF is a 1989 Ford F250 in White with a 5,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

The most common reason a Ford F250 fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F543 YEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford F250 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Ford F250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F543 YEF registered?

F543 YEF is a 1989 Ford F250, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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