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459 UXW

1953 Ford Prefect

Grey Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,970 mi
Last recorded71,970 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1953 Ford Prefect57,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration459 UXW
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1953
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 71,970 miles

lift in king pins

Pass 14 Jun 2011 71,854 miles

lift in king pins

Pass 25 Mar 2010 71,466 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 71,123 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 70,643 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 69,833 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 69,686 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 69,684 miles

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

VECHILE does smoke a bit from cold and not as much when hot

chassis rail have surface corrosion and has bee n painted

handbrake has a lot of travel but doesnt come up to stop

slight lift in o/s/f n/s/f king pins

steering box play is on 40mm play limit

How Reliable is the Ford Prefect?

Based on 4,172 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
274
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66
Stop lamp not working 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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459 UXW is a 1953 Ford Prefect in Grey with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1953 Ford Prefect models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 57,834 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 Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 459 UXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Prefect typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 73 years old, this Ford Prefect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 459 UXW registered?

459 UXW is a 1953 Ford Prefect, first registered on 1 July 1953.

Is 459 UXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 459 UXW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 459 UXW have outstanding finance?

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