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562 UXT

1959 Ford Prefect

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,612 mi
Last recorded37,612 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 1959 Ford Prefect49,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

Registration562 UXT
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 37,612 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 37,385 miles

Lower steering column bracket missing

Nearside Rear indicator lenz faded

Offside Rear indicator lenz faded

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust box/tail pipe missing (7.1.4)

Rear exhaust centre box corroding

Rear park imbalance slightly out ,will require brakes bedding in, post adjustment

washer bottle missing

Nearside Rear wheel nut loose

Fail 10 Jun 2017 37,385 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Lower steering column bracket missing

Nearside Rear indicator lenz faded

Offside Rear indicator lenz faded

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust box/tail pipe missing (7.1.4)

Rear exhaust centre box corroding

Rear park imbalance slightly out ,will require brakes bedding in, post adjustment

washer bottle missing

Nearside Rear wheel nut loose

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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562 UXT is a 1959 Ford Prefect in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1959 Ford Prefect models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,587 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 562 UXT, 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 67 years old, this Ford Prefect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 562 UXT registered?

562 UXT is a 1959 Ford Prefect, first registered on 10 June 1959.

Is 562 UXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 562 UXT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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