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209 UXM

1982 Ford Popular

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,263 mi
Last recorded54,263 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1982 Ford Popular13,927 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration209 UXM
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2012 54,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 54,263 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 53,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,825 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 52,281 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Popular?

Based on 8,935 MOT tests across 1,708 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
288
Miles/Year
90
Year Lifespan
1,708
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 206
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 144
brake binding 143
Stop lamp not working 132
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
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209 UXM is a 1982 Ford Popular in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 13,927 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 Popular fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 209 UXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Popular typically stays on UK roads for around 90 years. At 44 years old, this Ford Popular is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 209 UXM?

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What year was 209 UXM registered?

209 UXM is a 1982 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is 209 UXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 209 UXM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 209 UXM have outstanding finance?

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