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P194 FTA

1996 Ford F250

Red Diesel 7300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

225,577 mi
Last recorded225,577 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Ford F250178,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 FTA
MakeFord
ModelF250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine7,300cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 225,577 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 221,143 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 217,017 miles

surface corrosion to chassi

Pass 10 Jun 2021 215,636 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 215,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 214,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front no plate slightly damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2019 212,343 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 208,940 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 208,940 miles

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 205,456 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 202,113 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 202,113 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2015 197,325 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 193,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

damp in offside headlamp, pattern slightly poor

front brakes binding

Pass 19 Aug 2013 189,534 miles

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

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

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

n/s parking brake low

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2012 185,034 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 May 2011 181,228 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 178,546 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 172,751 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 172,745 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 171,301 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 7 Sep 2005

How Reliable is the Ford F250?

Based on 2,251 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
2,051
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
fog lamp not working 41
brake binding 29
position lamp(s) not working 22
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P194 FTA is a 1996 Ford F250 in Red with a 7,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Ford F250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 178,546 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 F250 fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P194 FTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford F250 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Ford F250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P194 FTA registered?

P194 FTA is a 1996 Ford F250, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P194 FTA safe to buy?

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