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397 YUA

1953 Ford Popular

Purple Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

10,432 mi
Last recorded10,432 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1953 Ford Popular31,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration397 YUA
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1953
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 10,432 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 8,757 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 7,921 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 4,087 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 33 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 76,737 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 21 Mar 2015 76,737 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 10 Jul 2010 25,538 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 25,241 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 24,954 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 24,720 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 24,380 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 23,706 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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397 YUA is a 1953 Ford Popular in Purple with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1953 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 31,142 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 397 YUA, 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 73 years old, this Ford Popular is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 397 YUA?

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What year was 397 YUA registered?

397 YUA is a 1953 Ford Popular, first registered on 25 July 1953.

Is 397 YUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 397 YUA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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