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F953 UPD

1983 Ford Bronco

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,259 mi
Last recorded12,259 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF953 UPD
MakeFord
ModelBronco
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 12,259 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2011 11,965 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre side walls cracking

Fail 11 Jan 2011 111,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre side walls cracking but no cords exposed

How Reliable is the Ford Bronco?

Based on 736 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
859
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 15
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 15
fog lamp not working 14
Brake pipe excessively corroded 13
parking brake recording little or no effort 12
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F953 UPD is a 1983 Ford Bronco in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Ford Bronco fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F953 UPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Bronco typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 43 years old, this Ford Bronco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F953 UPD is a 1983 Ford Bronco, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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