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4684 ET

1963 Ford Thames

Cream Petrol 1803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,145 mi
Last recorded42,145 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1963 Ford Thames48,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4684 ET
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1963
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,803cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 42,145 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 42,134 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 42,036 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 41,903 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,631 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play prop shaft front uj

Fail 27 Mar 2012 41,625 miles

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

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play prop shaft front uj

Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,382 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 41,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 41,153 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,004 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 40,988 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 40,707 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 40,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 40,535 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Thames?

Based on 1,169 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29
brake recording little or no effort 25
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
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4684 ET is a 1963 Ford Thames in Cream with a 1,803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1963 Ford Thames models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 48,706 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 Thames fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4684 ET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Thames typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 63 years old, this Ford Thames is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 4684 ET registered?

4684 ET is a 1963 Ford Thames, first registered on 19 July 1963.

Is 4684 ET safe to buy?

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