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R172 OCE

1998 Ford Windstar

Blue Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,867 mi
Last recorded121,867 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Windstar107,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 OCE
MakeFord
ModelWindstar
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 121,867 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 107,992 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 96,578 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 96,498 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 86,605 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 86,352 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2006 75,483 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 75,483 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Ford Windstar?

Based on 822 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
7,925
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
position lamp(s) not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 32
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R172 OCE is a 1998 Ford Windstar in Blue with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Ford Windstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,917 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 Windstar fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R172 OCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Windstar typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Windstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R172 OCE registered?

R172 OCE is a 1998 Ford Windstar, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R172 OCE safe to buy?

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