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623 GVX

1999 Ford Thames

Red Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,025 mi
Last recorded51,025 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
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Vehicle Details

Registration623 GVX
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,025 miles

Exhaust minor leak from clamp area

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion near under battery tray area

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 51,025 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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623 GVX is a 1999 Ford Thames in Red with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 623 GVX, 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 27 years old, this Ford Thames is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 623 GVX registered?

623 GVX is a 1999 Ford Thames, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is 623 GVX safe to buy?

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