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MC53 DME

2004 Ford F150

Black Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,883 mi
Last recorded103,883 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford F15064,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 DME
MakeFord
ModelF150
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 103,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 101,065 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 100,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 90,874 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 79,021 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 78,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Side light and orange position light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 77,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 76,813 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 75,193 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 73,835 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,822 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,812 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 62,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

eml illuminated

Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,523 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 50,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2013 50,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2012 47,853 miles

cat exempt

eml on

f/no.plate deteriated

Pass 20 May 2011 43,264 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,215 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,078 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,988 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 29,652 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear bumpstop split. Nearside rear tyre wall small damage.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2007

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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MC53 DME is a 2004 Ford F150 in Black with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Ford F150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 64,213 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 MC53 DME, 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 22 years old, this Ford F150 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MC53 DME is a 2004 Ford F150, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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