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82 BFT

1958 Ford Thames

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,016 mi
Last recorded46,016 miles
Recorded on2 May 2006
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Vehicle Details

Registration82 BFT
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1958
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 May 2006 46,016 miles

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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82 BFT is a 1958 Ford Thames in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 82 BFT, 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 68 years old, this Ford Thames is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 82 BFT registered?

82 BFT is a 1958 Ford Thames, first registered on 1 April 1958.

Is 82 BFT safe to buy?

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