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UXG 817

1998 Ford F150

Red Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

202,137 mi
Last recorded202,137 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford F150123,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXG 817
MakeFord
ModelF150
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 202,137 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear prop uj has slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2015 196,803 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 195,529 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 190,717 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 186,147 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 181,729 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 170,922 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight binding both rear brakes.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 160,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 160,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 148,754 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 148,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2006 138,240 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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UXG 817 is a 1998 Ford F150 in Red with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Ford F150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 123,792 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 UXG 817, 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 28 years old, this Ford F150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UXG 817 registered?

UXG 817 is a 1998 Ford F150, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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