MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,307 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering column deformed but serviceable play in spline to safe limit (2.1.3 (c) (i))
play in both kingpin assemblies to safe limit
Brakes imbalanced across an axle both axles out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering lock stop missing both front wheels fouling on shock absorbers on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
Intermediate drop arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected drag link from steering box to track bar badly bent (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering column deformed but serviceable play in spline to safe limit (2.1.3 (c) (i))
play in both kingpin assemblies to safe limit
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Prefect?
Based on 4,172 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.
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FSJ 779 is a 1952 Ford Prefect in Beige with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1952 Ford Prefect models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 58,183 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 Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FSJ 779, 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 74 years old, this Ford Prefect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FSJ 779 registered?
FSJ 779 is a 1952 Ford Prefect, first registered on 1 July 1952.
Is FSJ 779 safe to buy?
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