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Q914VOJ

1997 Ford F350

Red Petrol 4900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,647 mi
Last recorded52,647 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Ford F35036,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ914VOJ
MakeFord
ModelF350
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,900cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 52,647 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 52,404 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 52,114 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 52,114 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 51,816 miles

Offside door damaged no Sharpe edges

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 51,765 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 51,050 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 49,295 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 49,268 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2014 49,247 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

slight lift in both king pins

Pass 4 May 2010 46,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2010 46,480 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 39,848 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 39,848 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 39,836 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 37,807 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 35,268 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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Q914VOJ is a 1997 Ford F350 in Red with a 4,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford F350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 36,538 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 F350 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q914VOJ, 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 29 years old, this Ford F350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q914VOJ registered?

Q914VOJ is a 1997 Ford F350, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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