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P967 DFR

1997 Ford F250

Bronze Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

342,257 mi
Last recorded342,257 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford F250143,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP967 DFR
MakeFord
ModelF250
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 342,257 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 340,670 miles

Front underbody corrosion

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2023 338,181 miles

Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear corrosion truck bed mounts but not structural

Pass 31 May 2022 332,863 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside has corrosion hole on sill but outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 323,175 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 316,674 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

has slight corrosion under body

Pass 9 Jul 2018 292,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 258,415 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 226,110 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 187,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

has corrosion in places but outside perscribed ares

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 187,928 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 159,300 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 144,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 139,233 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 138,124 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Oct 2010 117,950 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 117,872 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 100,118 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 100,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 51,914 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 32,372 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 32,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P967 DFR is a 1997 Ford F250 in Bronze with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P967 DFR, 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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P967 DFR is a 1997 Ford F250, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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