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355 BDL

1963 Ford Classic

Maroon Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,300 mi
Last recorded74,300 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1963 Ford Classic44,080 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration355 BDL
MakeFord
ModelClassic
Year1963
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 74,300 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 74,299 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 73,678 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 72,977 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 71,966 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 71,183 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,425 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 69,670 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 69,207 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 68,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 67,303 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 66,619 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 65,868 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 65,694 miles

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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355 BDL is a 1963 Ford Classic in Maroon with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1963 Ford Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 44,080 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 355 BDL, 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 63 years old, this Ford Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 355 BDL registered?

355 BDL is a 1963 Ford Classic, first registered on 1 July 1963.

Is 355 BDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 355 BDL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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