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S279 FVE

1999 Ford F150

White Lpg 5400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,100 mi
Last recorded175,100 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford F15089,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 FVE
MakeFord
ModelF150
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 175,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 175,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 174,023 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 173,407 miles

Front All steering and suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 173,401 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All steering and suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 176,120 miles

FRONT BRAKES WORN LOW + SLIGHT BIND

Pass 10 Dec 2020 169,685 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS Pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At ABS Pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At ABS Pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 168,950 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 167,781 miles

Body has slight corrosion general under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 167,778 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

brake test not carried out to dangerous suspension component

Pass 20 Aug 2016 166,450 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 165,533 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 163,552 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 9 Jun 2014 163,552 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Jun 2013 158,984 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 153,969 miles

headlight reflectors poor

Fail 12 Jun 2012 153,969 miles

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

headlight reflectors poor

Pass 20 Jun 2011 150,392 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 150,392 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 144,745 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 14,731 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2009
Pass 25 Jun 2008 129,001 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 119,125 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 110,303 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 100,334 miles

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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S279 FVE is a 1999 Ford F150 in White with a 5,400cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Ford F150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 89,459 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 F150 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S279 FVE, 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 27 years old, this Ford F150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S279 FVE is a 1999 Ford F150, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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