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HAS 755

1956 Ford Thames

Brown Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,764 mi
Last recorded37,764 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAS 755
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1956
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 37,764 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 37,764 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 37,761 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 37,761 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 37,761 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 37,761 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 37,761 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 37,761 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,762 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 37,761 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 37,643 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 37,554 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,526 miles

ns wing mirror cracked and deteriorated

slight play in steering arms

Fail 14 Jul 2010 37,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

5.20-13 front

5.60-13 rear

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

ns wing mirror cracked and deteriorated

nsr tyre cracked/perished

osf tyre cracked/perished

slight play in steering arms

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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HAS 755 is a 1956 Ford Thames in Brown with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HAS 755, 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 70 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 HAS 755 registered?

HAS 755 is a 1956 Ford Thames, first registered on 1 October 1956.

Is HAS 755 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAS 755 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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