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ACK 353A

1963 Ford Classic

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,670 mi
Last recorded65,670 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1963 Ford Classic44,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACK 353A
MakeFord
ModelClassic
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 65,670 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 65,543 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,454 miles

Offside Front side wall worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front side wall worn

Pass 11 Aug 2015 64,650 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

white wall tyre covers are starting to cut into sidewalls of all tyres

Pass 12 Aug 2014 62,679 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 61,783 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 61,783 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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ACK 353A is a 1963 Ford Classic in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ACK 353A, 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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What year was ACK 353A registered?

ACK 353A is a 1963 Ford Classic, first registered on 27 August 1963.

Is ACK 353A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACK 353A shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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