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DGW 448B

1964 Ford Thames

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,136 mi
Last recorded62,136 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1964 Ford Thames33,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGW 448B
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 62,136 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 61,284 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 60,445 miles

Some end float to steering bx

Fail 18 Nov 2013 60,437 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Some end float to steering bx

Pass 16 Nov 2012 59,582 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 58,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 57,274 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 55,809 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 53,994 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 53,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 52,390 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 52,355 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 51,297 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 49,924 miles

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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DGW 448B is a 1964 Ford Thames in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1964 Ford Thames models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 33,612 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 DGW 448B, 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 62 years old, this Ford Thames is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DGW 448B registered?

DGW 448B is a 1964 Ford Thames, first registered on 1 February 1964.

Is DGW 448B safe to buy?

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