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226 UXO

1955 Ford Popular

Orange Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,871 mi
Last recorded47,871 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1955 Ford Popular42,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration226 UXO
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1955
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 47,871 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 47,813 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 45,067 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 41,483 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 39,847 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 168 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 168 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 62 miles

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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226 UXO is a 1955 Ford Popular in Orange with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1955 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 42,702 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 226 UXO, 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 71 years old, this Ford Popular is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 226 UXO?

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What year was 226 UXO registered?

226 UXO is a 1955 Ford Popular, first registered on 3 January 1955.

Is 226 UXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 226 UXO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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