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281 FNY

1960 Ford Thames

Turquoise Petrol 1663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,842 mi
Last recorded3,842 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1960 Ford Thames59,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration281 FNY
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1960
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2016 3,842 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 3,369 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 2,319 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 1,780 miles

both hand brake readings low

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit

Pass 19 Sep 2011 1,005 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 98,462 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 97,157 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 95,472 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 94,378 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 93,371 miles

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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281 FNY is a 1960 Ford Thames in Turquoise with a 1,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 281 FNY, 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 281 FNY registered?

281 FNY is a 1960 Ford Thames, first registered on 22 March 1960.

Is 281 FNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 281 FNY shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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