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V285 PHJ

2000 Ford F150

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,993 mi
Last recorded137,993 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford F15092,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 PHJ
MakeFord
ModelF150
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 137,993 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 137,594 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 133,943 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 133,943 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 128,127 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 128,117 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 124,897 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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V285 PHJ is a 2000 Ford F150 in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Ford F150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 92,092 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 V285 PHJ, 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 26 years old, this Ford F150 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V285 PHJ registered?

V285 PHJ is a 2000 Ford F150, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V285 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V285 PHJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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