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BAS 810

1961 Ford Thames

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,819 mi
Last recorded98,819 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1961 Ford Thames72,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAS 810
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 98,819 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 98,819 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 98,491 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 98,481 miles

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 97,944 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 97,944 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 97,920 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 97,915 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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