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BSL 199

1962 Ford Classic

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,398 mi
Last recorded17,398 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1962 Ford Classic58,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSL 199
MakeFord
ModelClassic
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2017 17,398 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 17,204 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 17,100 miles

slight underside corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2014 16,918 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 16,618 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 16,349 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 15,910 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 15,653 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 15,497 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 15,159 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 14,773 miles

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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BSL 199 is a 1962 Ford Classic in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1962 Ford Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 58,737 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 BSL 199, 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 64 years old, this Ford Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BSL 199 registered?

BSL 199 is a 1962 Ford Classic, first registered on 8 February 1962.

Is BSL 199 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSL 199 shows 11 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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