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GPN 924

1953 Ford Prefect

Green Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,374 mi
Last recorded30,374 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1953 Ford Prefect57,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPN 924
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 30,374 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 28,848 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 28,788 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 28,760 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

handbrake travel long

nearside headlamp low

nearside semaphore poor operation

rear lenses faded

wipers poor

Fail 9 Dec 2008 28,760 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

handbrake travel long

nearside headlamp low

nearside semaphore poor operation

rear lenses faded

wipers poor

Pass 22 Oct 2007 28,738 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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GPN 924 is a 1953 Ford Prefect in Green with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GPN 924, 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 GPN 924 registered?

GPN 924 is a 1953 Ford Prefect, first registered on 1 January 1953.

Is GPN 924 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPN 924 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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