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743 UMY

1980 Ford Popular

Grey Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,035 mi
Last recorded53,035 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1980 Ford Popular52,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration743 UMY
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,035 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,971 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 52,945 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,892 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 52,830 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 52,810 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Popular?

Based on 8,935 MOT tests across 1,708 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
288
Miles/Year
90
Year Lifespan
1,708
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 206
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 144
brake binding 143
Stop lamp not working 132
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
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743 UMY is a 1980 Ford Popular in Grey with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 52,861 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Popular fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 743 UMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Popular typically stays on UK roads for around 90 years. At 46 years old, this Ford Popular is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 743 UMY?

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What year was 743 UMY registered?

743 UMY is a 1980 Ford Popular, first registered on 12 August 1980.

Is 743 UMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 743 UMY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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