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704 XWA

1956 Ford Prefect

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,521 mi
Last recorded20,521 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1956 Ford Prefect51,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration704 XWA
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 20,521 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 18,603 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 18,603 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 78,147 miles

Nearside Front Steering-idler-arm bushings worn

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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704 XWA is a 1956 Ford Prefect in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1956 Ford Prefect models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 51,468 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 704 XWA, 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 70 years old, this Ford Prefect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 704 XWA registered?

704 XWA is a 1956 Ford Prefect, first registered on 5 April 1956.

Is 704 XWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 704 XWA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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