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P836 KBC

1997 Ford F150

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,863 mi
Last recorded83,863 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford F150111,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 KBC
MakeFord
ModelF150
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 83,863 miles

Both headlamp lenses cloudy

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 78,388 miles

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

Headlights dull

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 75,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 73,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 72,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 70,341 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 68,258 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 65,542 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 65,542 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 63,903 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 60,601 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2015 56,051 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 51,437 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 46,529 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 44,072 miles

o/s door opens with key

Pass 5 May 2011 36,137 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 36,137 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 36,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight freeplay in steering and nocking from steering box

slight lift both front lower arm bottom ball joints

Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,100 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,062 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 33,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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P836 KBC is a 1997 Ford F150 in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P836 KBC, 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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P836 KBC is a 1997 Ford F150, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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