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2591 VX

1960 Ford Thames

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,471 mi
Last recorded76,471 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1960 Ford Thames59,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2591 VX
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 76,471 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,445 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 76,234 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 76,224 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 75,974 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 75,583 miles

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

Worn bush in drag link/ n/s drop arm

Pass 3 Apr 2014 75,123 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,596 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 74,596 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 74,178 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 74,178 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 73,432 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 73,431 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Slight oil leak from o/s & n/s rear hubs.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,784 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 72,776 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

How Reliable is the Ford Thames?

Based on 1,169 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29
brake recording little or no effort 25
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
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2591 VX is a 1960 Ford Thames in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1960 Ford Thames models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 59,832 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 Thames fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2591 VX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Thames typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 66 years old, this Ford Thames is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 2591 VX registered?

2591 VX is a 1960 Ford Thames, first registered on 7 June 1960.

Is 2591 VX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2591 VX shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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