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63 FAL

1966 Ford Falcon

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,312 mi
Last recorded34,312 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration63 FAL
MakeFord
ModelFalcon
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 34,312 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 33,722 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 33,102 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 32,276 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 31,282 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 30,804 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 30,289 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 29,904 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 29,846 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle fouling on exhaust (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 May 2017 28,408 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 27,636 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 26,368 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 232,463 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 21,998 miles

Coolant leak

GEAR BOX FLUID LEAK

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 21,998 miles

Coolant leak

GEAR BOX FLUID LEAK

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Pass 3 May 2012 21,006 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle

How Reliable is the Ford Falcon?

Based on 1,760 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
1,080
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
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63 FAL is a 1966 Ford Falcon in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Ford Falcon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 63 FAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Falcon typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 60 years old, this Ford Falcon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 63 FAL registered?

63 FAL is a 1966 Ford Falcon, first registered on 17 January 1966.

Is 63 FAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 63 FAL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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