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GD57 XLP

2008 Ford Falcon

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,147 mi
Last recorded156,147 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Falcon51,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 XLP
MakeFord
ModelFalcon
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 156,147 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 156,136 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

How Reliable is the Ford Falcon?

Based on 1,760 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
1,080
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
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GD57 XLP is a 2008 Ford Falcon in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Ford Falcon models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 51,929 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 Falcon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GD57 XLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Falcon typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Falcon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GD57 XLP registered?

GD57 XLP is a 2008 Ford Falcon, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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