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P513 ECE

1997 Ford F150

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,225 mi
Last recorded118,225 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford F150111,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP513 ECE
MakeFord
ModelF150
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2025 118,225 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all remaining metal ones (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills at (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 117,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 116,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine

Fail 5 May 2022 116,467 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm play

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 108,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

various suspension components have worn or cracked buses

Pass 17 Oct 2019 107,204 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))

Steering idler has play

Various suspension components have worn or cracked bushes

Fail 2 Oct 2019 107,118 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front steering idler has play

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))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bushes on front suspension are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 102,805 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 102,805 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 100,235 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm rubber (2.2.C.1c)

tow ball removed for test

Pass 27 Sep 2016 95,592 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitman ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

tow ball removed for test

Pass 13 Oct 2015 92,855 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 90,621 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 89,771 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 87,388 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 87,194 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 87,194 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2010 87,188 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 87,188 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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P513 ECE is a 1997 Ford F150 in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P513 ECE, 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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P513 ECE is a 1997 Ford F150, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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