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238 UXJ

1978 Ford Anglia

Blue Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,487 mi
Last recorded54,487 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration238 UXJ
MakeFord
ModelAnglia
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 54,487 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,651 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 53,651 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,571 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 52,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2009 52,280 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 52,043 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 52,037 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2007 50,809 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 46,458 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Anglia?

Based on 17,256 MOT tests across 2,716 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
2,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 524
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 495
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
brake binding 402
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 334
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238 UXJ is a 1978 Ford Anglia in Blue with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Ford Anglia fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 524 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 238 UXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Anglia typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 48 years old, this Ford Anglia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 238 UXJ registered?

238 UXJ is a 1978 Ford Anglia, first registered on 15 November 1978.

Is 238 UXJ safe to buy?

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