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Q448CPE

1984 Ford Pick Up

Brown Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,310 mi
Last recorded18,310 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ448CPE
MakeFord
ModelPick Up
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 18,310 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 18,310 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 18,026 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 17,840 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 17,599 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion to off side cab floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 17,465 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 16,980 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 16,432 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,290 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 15,286 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 14,197 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 13,630 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 13,630 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 11,305 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 9,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

centre prop mounted on thin wall box aluminium

Propshaft component defective

Fail 6 May 2008 9,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

centre prop mounted on thin wall box aluminium

Propshaft component defective

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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Q448CPE is a 1984 Ford Pick Up in Brown with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Q448CPE, 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 42 years old, this Ford Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q448CPE is a 1984 Ford Pick Up, first registered on 20 August 1984.

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