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855 ELD

1962 Ford Classic

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

41,038 mi
Last recorded41,038 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1962 Ford Classic58,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration855 ELD
MakeFord
ModelClassic
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 41,038 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 41,017 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 40,924 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 40,597 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 40,256 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 40,114 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 39,586 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 38,564 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 37,745 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 37,143 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 36,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2010 35,404 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 34,564 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 33,716 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,557 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 39,545 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Classic?

Based on 1,617 MOT tests across 245 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
371
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 35
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
brake binding 32
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 29
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855 ELD is a 1962 Ford Classic in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1962 Ford Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 58,737 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Classic fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 855 ELD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 64 years old, this Ford Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 855 ELD registered?

855 ELD is a 1962 Ford Classic, first registered on 24 May 1962.

Is 855 ELD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 855 ELD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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