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981 UYJ

1960 Ford Thames

Blue Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,919 mi
Last recorded9,919 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1960 Ford Thames59,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration981 UYJ
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 May 2017 9,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre - age related micro-cracking in between treads, and also in sidewalls, but cords or structure not exposed.

Offside Front Tyre - age related micro-cracking in between treads, and also in sidewalls, but cords or structure not exposed.

Oil leak from flywheel bell-housing drain

Pass 8 Aug 2014 9,919 miles

Nearside front tyre - age related cracking in between treads and also in sidewalls, but cords or structure not exposed

Offside front tyre - age related cracking in between treads, but cords or structure not exposed

Pass 12 Feb 2010 9,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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981 UYJ is a 1960 Ford Thames in Blue with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1960 Ford Thames models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 59,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 981 UYJ, 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 66 years old, this Ford Thames is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 981 UYJ registered?

981 UYJ is a 1960 Ford Thames, first registered on 7 March 1960.

Is 981 UYJ safe to buy?

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