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YOD 245K

1997 Ford Pick Up

Blue Diesel 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,344 mi
Last recorded45,344 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Pick Up129,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOD 245K
MakeFord
ModelPick Up
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 45,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 45,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 41,425 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 36,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 30,367 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 24,482 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 21,167 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R inner tyre & n/s/f cracking in treads

Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,124 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 21,092 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Ford Pick Up?

Based on 1,826 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
1,594
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26
fog lamp not working 24
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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YOD 245K is a 1997 Ford Pick Up in Blue with a 2,294cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Ford Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 129,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Pick Up fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YOD 245K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YOD 245K registered?

YOD 245K is a 1997 Ford Pick Up, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is YOD 245K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOD 245K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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