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BYC 495J

1970 Ford Model T

Purple Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

826 mi
Last recorded826 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYC 495J
MakeFord
ModelModel T
Year1970
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 826 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 615 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 120 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 May 2013 116 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 12 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Model T?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 280 vehicles.

95.7%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
105
Year Lifespan
280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 6
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3
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BYC 495J is a 1970 Ford Model T in Purple with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Ford Model T fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BYC 495J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Model T typically stays on UK roads for around 105 years. At 56 years old, this Ford Model T is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BYC 495J registered?

BYC 495J is a 1970 Ford Model T, first registered on 4 September 1970.

Is BYC 495J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYC 495J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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