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R285 LVE

1997 Ford F250

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,999 mi
Last recorded76,999 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford F250143,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 LVE
MakeFord
ModelF250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 76,999 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 74,636 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust vents through bonnet but secure (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 74,636 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust vents through bonnet but secure (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 56,236 miles

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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R285 LVE is a 1997 Ford F250 in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R285 LVE, 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 R285 LVE registered?

R285 LVE is a 1997 Ford F250, first registered on 20 September 1997.

Is R285 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 LVE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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