MOT Status
ValidMileage
10,432 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
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
How Reliable is the Ford Popular?
Based on 8,935 MOT tests across 1,708 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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