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4540 HJ

1962 Ford Classic

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,527 mi
Last recorded21,527 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1962 Ford Classic58,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4540 HJ
MakeFord
ModelClassic
Year1962
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 21,527 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 21,527 miles

Steering column shaft locking device missing bottom uj pinch bolt (2.1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 21,459 miles

flexi steering coupling slightly perished

Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,462 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 20,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 18,940 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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4540 HJ is a 1962 Ford Classic in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1962 Ford Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 58,737 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 Classic fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4540 HJ, 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 64 years old, this Ford Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 4540 HJ registered?

4540 HJ is a 1962 Ford Classic, first registered on 12 May 1962.

Is 4540 HJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4540 HJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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