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672 XUL

1961 Ford Classic

Blue Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160 mi
Last recorded160 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1961 Ford Classic47,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration672 XUL
MakeFord
ModelClassic
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 160 miles

Coolant leak

wear in nearside and offside lower trunions

Pass 9 May 2012 52,958 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 53,177 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 52,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake performance low

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

lift in front lower ball joints

o/s front wing corroded and loose {lower}

oil at n/s rear brake backplate

Fail 30 Mar 2010 52,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

lift in front lower ball joints

o/s front wing corroded and loose {lower}

oil at n/s rear brake backplate

Pass 24 Jun 2008 52,937 miles

Oil leak

slight brake bind o/s/r

Fail 12 Jun 2008 52,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2006 52,495 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 52,495 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 52,031 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Classic?

Based on 1,617 MOT tests across 245 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
371
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 35
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
brake binding 32
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 29
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672 XUL is a 1961 Ford Classic in Blue with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1961 Ford Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 47,996 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 Classic fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 672 XUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 65 years old, this Ford Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 672 XUL registered?

672 XUL is a 1961 Ford Classic, first registered on 3 July 1961.

Is 672 XUL safe to buy?

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