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G478 FJK

1990 Ford F250

Red Diesel 7296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

7,169 mi
Last recorded7,169 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Ford F25019,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG478 FJK
MakeFord
ModelF250
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine7,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 7,169 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 7,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 5,802 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 5,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 4,445 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 4,445 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 3,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 3,837 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 3,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 3,311 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 2,192 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 2,172 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 1,178 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 254 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 99,550 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 97,843 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 96,940 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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G478 FJK is a 1990 Ford F250 in Red with a 7,296cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1990 Ford F250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 19,860 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 F250 fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G478 FJK, 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 36 years old, this Ford F250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G478 FJK is a 1990 Ford F250, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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