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VCZ 8551

2001 Ford F150

Brown Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,307 mi
Last recorded80,307 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford F15084,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCZ 8551
MakeFord
ModelF150
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 80,307 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 80,275 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 80,235 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 80,136 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 79,946 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 79,754 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 79,676 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,600 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 79,495 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 79,423 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 78,463 miles

Offside rear park brake low effort

Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,856 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 77,856 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 77,754 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 77,754 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 77,047 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 77,038 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 74,738 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS

Pass 30 Aug 2007 71,745 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 71,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 66,054 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 66,054 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VCZ 8551 is a 2001 Ford F150 in Brown with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 Ford F150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 84,462 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 VCZ 8551, 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 25 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 VCZ 8551 registered?

VCZ 8551 is a 2001 Ford F150, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is VCZ 8551 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCZ 8551 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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