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F21 SUB

1997 Ford F150

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

213,434 mi
Last recorded213,434 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford F150111,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 SUB
MakeFord
ModelF150
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 213,434 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

brake peddle spongy

Pass 14 Feb 2024 209,928 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 206,992 miles

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

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 206,990 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 85,569 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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F21 SUB is a 1997 Ford F150 in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Ford F150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 111,122 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 F21 SUB, 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 29 years old, this Ford F150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F21 SUB registered?

F21 SUB is a 1997 Ford F150, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is F21 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F21 SUB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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