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N985 VWK

1996 Ford F350

White Diesel 7300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,141 mi
Last recorded71,141 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN985 VWK
MakeFord
ModelF350
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine7,300cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 71,141 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 71,141 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 70,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear and offside leaf springs Not seriously weakened

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 70,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear and offside leaf springs Not seriously weakened

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 63,209 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,839 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 62,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Lower Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2008 62,099 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 62,030 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 61,968 miles

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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N985 VWK is a 1996 Ford F350 in White with a 7,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Ford F350 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N985 VWK, 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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N985 VWK is a 1996 Ford F350, first registered on 7 March 1996.

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