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1999 Ford F 150 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for F 150 models manufactured in 1999, based on 38 real MOT test results.

55.3%
Pass Rate
44.7%
Fail Rate
38
Total Tests
153,984
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1999 Ford F 150 MOT Analysis

The 1999 Ford F 150 has an MOT pass rate of 55.3% based on 38 tests — slightly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 153,984 miles on the odometer. With a 44.7% failure rate, the 1999 F 150 is rated as "Below Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1999 Ford F 150 is Noise, emissions and leaks, responsible for 2.6% of failures. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs range from £100–1,000+.

⚠ Based on limited data (38 tests)

Top failures specific to 1999 models only. The overall F 150 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Noise, Emissions And Leaks2.6%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 153,984 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Noise, emissions and leaks0.17% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Noise, emissions and leaks0.172.6%1

Mileage Statistics

153,984
Mean
134,505
Median
101,798
25th Percentile
209,490
75th Percentile
2.90% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1999 Ford F 150 has an MOT pass rate of 55.3% based on 38 tests — slightly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 153,984 miles on the odometer. With a 44.7% failure rate, the 1999 F 150 is rated as "Below Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1999 Ford F 150, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to noise, emissions and leaks: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help. With an average mileage of 153,984 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Noise, emissions and leaks — 2.6% of failures

Noise, emissions and leaks issues account for 2.6% of MOT failures on 1999 Ford F 150 models. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs: £100–1,000+. Pre-MOT check: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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