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BF 4870

1930 Ford Model A

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,150 mi
Last recorded6,150 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1930 Ford Model A15,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF 4870
MakeFord
ModelModel A
Year1930
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2012 6,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 4,459 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 3,101 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

no bonnet fitted

no mud gaurds fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2009 1,459 miles

no mud gaurds fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2008 4 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ford Model A?

Based on 1,334 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

92.4%
Pass Rate
391
Miles/Year
98
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 9
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8
parking brake recording little or no effort 7
Steering rack gaiter split 7
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BF 4870 is a 1930 Ford Model A in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1930 Ford Model A models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 15,776 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Model A fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF 4870, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Model A typically stays on UK roads for around 98 years. At 96 years old, this Ford Model A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF 4870 registered?

BF 4870 is a 1930 Ford Model A, first registered on 31 December 1930.

Is BF 4870 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF 4870 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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