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5448 H

1953 Ford Prefect

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,514 mi
Last recorded11,514 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 1953 Ford Prefect57,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5448 H
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2008 11,514 miles

pass and advise. this vehicle passes the m.o.t. however, i do not recomend or advise this vehicle is for road use.

Fail 4 Jan 2008 11,512 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 11,512 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 11,512 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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5448 H is a 1953 Ford Prefect in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 5448 H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5448 H registered?

5448 H is a 1953 Ford Prefect, first registered on 1 August 1953.

Is 5448 H safe to buy?

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