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SW57 VHM

2008 Ford F350

Black Diesel 6400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

219,780 mi
Last recorded219,780 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford F35071,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 VHM
MakeFord
ModelF350
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 219,780 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

exhaust modified

Fail 14 Apr 2022 219,780 miles

Emissions not tested due to cat and DPF filters missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

exhaust modified

Fail 15 Jul 2021 219,752 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Both batteries (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements No warning lamp (4.5.3 (a))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Around rear (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside O/S sill damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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SW57 VHM is a 2008 Ford F350 in Black with a 6,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2008 Ford F350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 71,651 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 SW57 VHM, 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 18 years old, this Ford F350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW57 VHM registered?

SW57 VHM is a 2008 Ford F350, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is SW57 VHM safe to buy?

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