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P697 GHC

1997 Ford F250

Grey Diesel 7300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,399 mi
Last recorded190,399 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford F250143,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 GHC
MakeFord
ModelF250
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine7,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 190,399 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 190,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 189,100 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 189,090 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 187,055 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 187,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 185,883 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leaks front and rear of vehicle

play detected in nearside steering idler ball joint

play in offside inner idler ball joint

Pass 23 Apr 2010 183,772 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

diff oil leak

gearbox oil leak

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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P697 GHC is a 1997 Ford F250 in Grey with a 7,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Ford F250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 143,710 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 F250 fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P697 GHC, 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 29 years old, this Ford F250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P697 GHC registered?

P697 GHC is a 1997 Ford F250, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P697 GHC safe to buy?

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