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2179 FN

1962 Ford Classic

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,570 mi
Last recorded79,570 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1962 Ford Classic58,737 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2179 FN
MakeFord
ModelClassic
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 79,570 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 78,654 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 78,480 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 78,480 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 78,480 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 78,480 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 78,532 miles

wrong wheel nuts

Pass 17 Aug 2013 78,480 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 78,532 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 78,480 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 78,480 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 78,480 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Battery insecure

speedo cable hanging down onto floor

How Reliable is the Ford Classic?

Based on 1,617 MOT tests across 245 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
371
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 35
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
brake binding 32
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 29
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2179 FN is a 1962 Ford Classic in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1962 Ford Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 58,737 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 Classic fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2179 FN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 64 years old, this Ford Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2179 FN registered?

2179 FN is a 1962 Ford Classic, first registered on 1 June 1962.

Is 2179 FN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2179 FN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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