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J40 TOW

1996 Ford F350

Black Diesel 7500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,295 mi
Last recorded185,295 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 TOW
MakeFord
ModelF350
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine7,500cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 185,295 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 181,997 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 181,997 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2024 180,246 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bushes perished on u-bolts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 180,134 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2021 175,012 miles

steering box slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2020 172,563 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 171,475 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 171,475 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 169,828 miles

Underside Of Chassis Has Slight Surface Corrosion

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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J40 TOW is a 1996 Ford F350 in Black with a 7,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Ford F350 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J40 TOW, 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 30 years old, this Ford F350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J40 TOW registered?

J40 TOW is a 1996 Ford F350, first registered on 21 November 1996.

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