MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,970 miAbove average mileage for this year
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lift in king pins
lift in king pins
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.
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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.
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