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578 BJB

1962 Ford Anglia

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,095 mi
Last recorded85,095 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1962 Ford Anglia51,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration578 BJB
MakeFord
ModelAnglia
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 85,095 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 85,095 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 84,007 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 83,246 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 82,443 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 81,874 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 81,710 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 81,091 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 79,798 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 78,488 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,783 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 76,763 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 75,525 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,837 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 74,836 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 74,836 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Ford Anglia?

Based on 17,256 MOT tests across 2,716 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
2,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 524
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 495
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
brake binding 402
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 334
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578 BJB is a 1962 Ford Anglia in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1962 Ford Anglia models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 51,650 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 Anglia fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 524 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 578 BJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Anglia typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 64 years old, this Ford Anglia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 578 BJB registered?

578 BJB is a 1962 Ford Anglia, first registered on 14 January 1962.

Is 578 BJB safe to buy?

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