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RAX 17Y

1978 Ford Unknown

White Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,064 mi
Last recorded78,064 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAX 17Y
MakeFord
ModelUnknown
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2025 78,064 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Ford Unknown?

Based on 10,112 MOT tests across 3,315 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
3,674
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
3,315
On UK Roads
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RAX 17Y is a 1978 Ford Unknown in White with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The Ford Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 48 years old, this Ford Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAX 17Y registered?

RAX 17Y is a 1978 Ford Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is RAX 17Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAX 17Y shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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