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P253 UEW

1997 Ford Pick Up

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,790 mi
Last recorded153,790 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Pick Up129,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 UEW
MakeFord
ModelPick Up
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2009 153,790 miles

offside front whhel bearing has slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2007 147,642 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Pick Up?

Based on 1,826 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
1,594
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26
fog lamp not working 24
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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P253 UEW is a 1997 Ford Pick Up in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Ford Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 129,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Pick Up fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P253 UEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P253 UEW registered?

P253 UEW is a 1997 Ford Pick Up, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P253 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P253 UEW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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