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HDX 985

1958 Ford Thames

Blue Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,697 mi
Last recorded44,697 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDX 985
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1958
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 44,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 44,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,065 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,648 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 43,648 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2007 43,325 miles

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 43,042 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 42,745 miles

excess corrosion to offside front outer sill and jacking point plus offside and nearside rear outer sills

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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HDX 985 is a 1958 Ford Thames in Blue with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HDX 985, 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 68 years old, this Ford Thames is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HDX 985 registered?

HDX 985 is a 1958 Ford Thames, first registered on 10 November 1958.

Is HDX 985 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDX 985 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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