MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,819 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp not working on main beam n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Thames?
Based on 1,169 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BAS 810 is a 1961 Ford Thames in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1961 Ford Thames models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 72,431 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 Thames fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAS 810, 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 65 years old, this Ford Thames is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BAS 810 registered?
BAS 810 is a 1961 Ford Thames, first registered on 3 February 1961.
Is BAS 810 safe to buy?
The MOT history for BAS 810 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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