MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,660 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Slight play in steering box.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
slight play in steering idler.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
engine oil leak
slight play in steering box .
slight play in steering idler.
slight rusting on N/S/R/ under body.
N/S/R/ body underbody has light rusting.
Oil leak
Slight play in steering idler.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
light rusting around battery box.
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight play in o/s/ trackrod end.
Oil leak
Rusting on n/s/r wheel well.
Rusting on o/s/ inner sill.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion to sills
n/s front wing corroded and insecure
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion to sills
n/s front wing corroded and insecure
oil leaks
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
slight play in steering idler
wipers poor
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
slight binding o/s rear brake
slight play in steering idler
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
oil leaks engine and diff
How Reliable is the Ford Prefect?
Based on 4,172 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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718 BLC is a 1961 Ford Prefect in Maroon with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
Across all 1961 Ford Prefect models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 48,085 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 718 BLC, 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 65 years old, this Ford Prefect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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718 BLC is a 1961 Ford Prefect, first registered on 15 February 1961.
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