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S778 OFJ

2005 Ford F350

White Diesel 7300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,267 mi
Last recorded129,267 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford F35087,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS778 OFJ
MakeFord
ModelF350
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine7,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 129,267 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 129,239 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body cross bearers corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 127,946 miles

chassis is slightly corroded

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 127,505 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective central clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross bearers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy on limit (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 125,774 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 116,460 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 19,870 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 109,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 101,674 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s and n/s head lamp pattern weak

Pass 24 Jan 2009 101,254 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 97,139 miles

gear box oil leak

wear front and rear disc worn

Pass 28 Dec 2006 89,632 miles

drivers side handbrake cable damaged

drivers side rear inner tyre sidewall damaged

gearbox oil leak

passenger side mirror missing

wear in both front top suspension swivels

Pass 1 Feb 2006 75,379 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 75,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

customer has been advised of the gvw which is 3500 our machine shows the static weight is allready 3323kg

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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S778 OFJ is a 2005 Ford F350 in White with a 7,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Ford F350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 87,401 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 F350 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S778 OFJ, 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 21 years old, this Ford F350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S778 OFJ is a 2005 Ford F350, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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