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FDY 904

1953 Ford Prefect

Beige Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,333 mi
Last recorded85,333 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 1953 Ford Prefect57,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDY 904
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1953
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2011 85,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 83,870 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 83,743 miles

all tyres sidewalls cracked

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play steering

Pass 1 Aug 2008 83,704 miles

slight judder from brake pedal under braking

slight play in both front and nearside rear wheel bearing

tyres aged and cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2007 83,647 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres sidewall cracked

both front & n/s/r wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2006 83,605 miles

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 4 Jul 2005 83,513 miles

slight play in nearside track rod end

How Reliable is the Ford Prefect?

Based on 4,172 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
274
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66
Stop lamp not working 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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FDY 904 is a 1953 Ford Prefect in Beige with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1953 Ford Prefect models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 57,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FDY 904, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Prefect typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 73 years old, this Ford Prefect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FDY 904 registered?

FDY 904 is a 1953 Ford Prefect, first registered on 20 July 1953.

Is FDY 904 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDY 904 shows 7 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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