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X8 UTE

2001 Ford Falcon

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,338 mi
Last recorded102,338 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Falcon66,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 UTE
MakeFord
ModelFalcon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 102,338 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 103,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

offside inner sill is corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2011 93,815 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge and on 1.6mm

Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,333 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 83,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 67,130 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 60,007 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Ford Falcon?

Based on 1,760 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
1,080
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
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X8 UTE is a 2001 Ford Falcon in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Ford Falcon models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 66,438 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 Falcon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X8 UTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Falcon typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Falcon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X8 UTE registered?

X8 UTE is a 2001 Ford Falcon, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X8 UTE safe to buy?

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