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GDT 539C

1965 Ford Thames

White Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,153 mi
Last recorded63,153 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1965 Ford Thames57,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDT 539C
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2015 63,153 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 63,153 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,067 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 62,960 miles

nearside /offside steering idler pivot has slight play

Fail 3 Oct 2008 62,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 62,808 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 62,590 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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GDT 539C is a 1965 Ford Thames in White with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1965 Ford Thames models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 57,200 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 GDT 539C, 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 61 years old, this Ford Thames is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GDT 539C registered?

GDT 539C is a 1965 Ford Thames, first registered on 22 July 1965.

Is GDT 539C safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDT 539C shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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