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RG53 HGJ

2004 Ford F150

Black Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

212,720 mi
Last recorded212,720 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford F15064,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 HGJ
MakeFord
ModelF150
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2025 212,720 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 211,722 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

chassis corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2023 211,443 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing suspension arm (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front backing plate adrift

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 206,654 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill underside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pick up bed rail corroded

Underside of vehicle and components undersealed, front of frame blistered on metal overlap

Fail 5 Aug 2022 206,653 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Parking brake on near side could be better as well (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill underside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pick up bed support rail corroded

Underside of vehicle and components undersealed, front of frame blistered on metal overlap

Pass 18 Dec 2020 202,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 198,201 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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RG53 HGJ is a 2004 Ford F150 in Black with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Ford F150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 64,213 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 RG53 HGJ, 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 22 years old, this Ford F150 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RG53 HGJ registered?

RG53 HGJ is a 2004 Ford F150, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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