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M478 DEX

1995 Ford F250

Red Diesel 7300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

202,425 mi
Last recorded202,425 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford F250157,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM478 DEX
MakeFord
ModelF250
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine7,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 202,425 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 202,419 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2024 201,142 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 201,113 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 200,625 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 199,137 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 196,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 195,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 192,827 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 189,587 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 fronts. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 186,400 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 front-rear near fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 186,399 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play top. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 front-rear near fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 181,524 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 173,177 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 164,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 164,387 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 163,760 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 159,524 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 154,064 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 147,218 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 147,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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M478 DEX is a 1995 Ford F250 in Red with a 7,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1995 Ford F250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 157,951 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M478 DEX, 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 31 years old, this Ford F250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M478 DEX is a 1995 Ford F250, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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