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R901 AOV

1998 Ford F350

Maroon Diesel 7300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

77,316 mi
Last recorded77,316 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford F35076,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 AOV
MakeFord
ModelF350
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine7,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 77,316 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front advise corrosion on front radiator support panel

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to pump (2.1.5 (a))

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

marker lights out on n/s and o/s

Pass 1 Mar 2024 76,590 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis rails corroded underneath including radiator support pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 76,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking under engine unable to see leak but dripping constantly (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis corroded underneath including radiator panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 75,570 miles

Nearside Front Radiator support corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 75,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radiator support corroed

Fail 27 Jan 2022 75,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Radiator support corroed

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 74,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 748,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 73,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear brackets (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear brackets (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear both leaf springs corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 73,831 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 72,925 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,836 miles

Headlamp lenses slightly cloudy

Pass 18 Jun 2016 70,764 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 69,687 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 69,687 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,830 miles

front pads low

Fail 11 Jun 2014 68,830 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

front pads low

Pass 12 Jun 2013 67,895 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 66,735 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 65,554 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 62,439 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 59,184 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 59,132 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 55,795 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 55,574 miles

How Reliable is the Ford F350?

Based on 2,320 MOT tests across 229 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
1,897
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
fog lamp not working 43
Battery insecure 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 25
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R901 AOV is a 1998 Ford F350 in Maroon with a 7,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1998 Ford F350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 76,587 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Ford F350 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R901 AOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford F350 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Ford F350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R901 AOV registered?

R901 AOV is a 1998 Ford F350, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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The MOT history for R901 AOV shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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