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HFK 791

1954 Ford Popular

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,091 mi
Last recorded9,091 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 1954 Ford Popular33,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFK 791
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2022 9,091 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 8,551 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 8,018 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 7,055 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 6,408 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 5,880 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 3,740 miles

Oil leak

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

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

slight seepage from steering box

Pass 8 Jun 2009 3,700 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 3,674 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight leak from steering box

slight noise to offside front wheel bearing

slight wear to brake linkages

spare tyre deteriorating

stop lights slightly dim

Pass 18 May 2007 3,641 miles

Oil leak

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

cracks in nearside front tyre

has slight seepage from steering box

How Reliable is the Ford Popular?

Based on 8,935 MOT tests across 1,708 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
288
Miles/Year
90
Year Lifespan
1,708
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 206
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 144
brake binding 143
Stop lamp not working 132
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
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HFK 791 is a 1954 Ford Popular in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1954 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 33,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Popular fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HFK 791, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Popular typically stays on UK roads for around 90 years. At 72 years old, this Ford Popular is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HFK 791?

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What year was HFK 791 registered?

HFK 791 is a 1954 Ford Popular, first registered on 13 January 1954.

Is HFK 791 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFK 791 shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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