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P447 SVX

1997 Ford F150

Gold Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,952 mi
Last recorded160,952 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford F150111,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 SVX
MakeFord
ModelF150
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 160,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering arm ball joint just cover deteriorated but preventing ingress of moisture and dirt.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 160,568 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering arm ball joint boot deteriorated but preventing ingress of moisture and dirt.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 155,551 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Outer Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 152,060 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 152,059 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 146,690 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 140,201 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 131,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2019 127,354 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 121,712 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 117,335 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 116,252 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 114,611 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 113,203 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 111,386 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 109,931 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 108,619 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 106,831 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 105,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 103,728 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 103,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 103,179 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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P447 SVX is a 1997 Ford F150 in Gold with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P447 SVX, 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 P447 SVX registered?

P447 SVX is a 1997 Ford F150, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P447 SVX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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