1997 Ford F150 4.2L Petrol · P513 ECE
1997 Ford F150 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 118,225 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD F150
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P513 ECE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/09/2025
- 118,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P513 ECE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford F150 (P513 ECE) between May 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills at (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded all remaining metal ones (1.1.11 (c))”; “Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
P513 ECE Mileage History
- 05/05/2022116,467 mi
- 30/05/2022116,483 mi+16 mi
- 15/06/2023117,146 mi+663 mi
- 11/09/2025118,225 mi+1,079 mi
Average of roughly 524 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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