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746 YPB

1996 Ford Thames

Grey Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,652 mi
Last recorded36,652 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration746 YPB
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 36,652 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 36,637 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 36,623 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2021 36,614 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r , o/s/r and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 36,589 miles

Steering component deformed but serviceable Steering box arm slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2015 36,580 miles

Washer system not provided by manufacturer - Sufficient alternative system provided by customer

Pass 20 Nov 2013 36,573 miles

exhaust system corroded

freeplay in steering

front and rear suspension component bushes perishing

no washer system provided by manufacturer from new - adequate alternative provided at time of test by vehicle presenter

Pass 1 Feb 2008 36,370 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 36,369 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Ford Thames?

Based on 1,169 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29
brake recording little or no effort 25
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
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746 YPB is a 1996 Ford Thames in Grey with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Ford Thames fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 746 YPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Thames typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Thames is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 746 YPB registered?

746 YPB is a 1996 Ford Thames, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is 746 YPB safe to buy?

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