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UAR 262Y

1997 Ford F350

Blue Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,911 mi
Last recorded49,911 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford F35036,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAR 262Y
MakeFord
ModelF350
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 49,911 miles

Brake warning light on

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 49,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Driver's seat with a defective structure seat rear mounting bolts lose (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake warning light on

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 19,687 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 19,681 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 18,789 miles

wind screen washers working on test but working intermittent

Fail 30 Apr 2019 18,789 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corroded and holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corroded and holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

wind screen washers working on test but working intermittent

Pass 9 May 2018 48,720 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 48,119 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 47,623 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 47,623 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,496 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 421,179 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 38,206 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,494 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 30,029 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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UAR 262Y is a 1997 Ford F350 in Blue with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Ford F350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 36,538 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 UAR 262Y, 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 29 years old, this Ford F350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UAR 262Y registered?

UAR 262Y is a 1997 Ford F350, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is UAR 262Y safe to buy?

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