1989 Ford F150 5.0L Petrol · F818 FPW
1989 Ford F150 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 2,506 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD F150
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 2,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F818 FPW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 2,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F818 FPW Mileage History
- 26/10/202198,926 mi
- 03/04/202398,977 mi+51 mi
- 25/03/20241,753 mi-97,224 mi
- 27/08/20252,502 mi+749 mi
- 01/09/20252,506 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly -25,047 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F818 FPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford F150 (F818 FPW) between October 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”.
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