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R17 SVT

2005 Ford F150

Grey Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

230,885 mi
Last recorded230,885 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford F15071,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 SVT
MakeFord
ModelF150
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 230,885 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 224,413 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 201,825 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 200,267 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 200,098 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 199,873 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 199,423 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 198,957 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 198,573 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 198,449 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 190,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 189,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 190,449 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2011 184,614 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 184,613 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 175,518 miles

slight play in offside steering idler

Fail 12 Jun 2010 175,500 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in offside steering idler

Pass 8 Jun 2009 153,408 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 132,156 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 130,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford F150?

Based on 16,119 MOT tests across 1,724 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
2,854
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 320
Direction indicator incorrect colour 224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Brake pipe excessively corroded 181
position lamp(s) not working 165
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R17 SVT is a 2005 Ford F150 in Grey with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Ford F150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 71,486 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford F150 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R17 SVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford F150 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Ford F150 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R17 SVT registered?

R17 SVT is a 2005 Ford F150, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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