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547 UHT

1963 Ford Van

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,249 mi
Last recorded62,249 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

Registration547 UHT
MakeFord
ModelVan
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 62,249 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 62,240 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 62,221 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 62,219 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 61,779 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 61,779 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Van?

Based on 1,266 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
4,972
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
Registration plate lamp not working 21
position lamp(s) not working 18
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547 UHT is a 1963 Ford Van in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Ford Van fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 547 UHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Van typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 63 years old, this Ford Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 547 UHT registered?

547 UHT is a 1963 Ford Van, first registered on 22 August 1963.

Is 547 UHT safe to buy?

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