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908 YUG

1963 Ford Classic

Maroon Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,515 mi
Last recorded9,515 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1963 Ford Classic44,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration908 YUG
MakeFord
ModelClassic
Year1963
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 9,515 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r handbrake rod guide bracket broken

Fail 9 May 2013 9,505 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r handbrake rod guide bracket broken

Pass 10 May 2012 8,363 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 77,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear wheel bearings noisy.

fuel pipes corroded.

hanbrake cable fouling leaf spring.

nearside wiper blade split.

noise from offside front brake.

offside front wheel bearing has play.

play in steering column top.

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe.

Fail 11 Apr 2011 77,188 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear wheel bearings noisy.

fuel pipes corroded.

hanbrake cable fouling leaf spring.

nearside wiper blade split.

noise from offside front brake.

offside front wheel bearing has play.

play in steering column top.

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 7,091 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box slightly worn

Fail 13 Apr 2010 7,089 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box slightly worn

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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908 YUG is a 1963 Ford Classic in Maroon with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1963 Ford Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 44,080 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 908 YUG, 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 63 years old, this Ford Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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908 YUG is a 1963 Ford Classic, first registered on 11 September 1963.

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