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HPM 936

1954 Ford Popular

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,268 mi
Last recorded3,268 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1954 Ford Popular33,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPM 936
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1954
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 3,268 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 3,252 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 3,250 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 2,327 miles

Advise Slight play nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2009 2,195 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 2,188 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 2,188 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 2,085 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 1,730 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 1,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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HPM 936 is a 1954 Ford Popular in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HPM 936, 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.

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What year was HPM 936 registered?

HPM 936 is a 1954 Ford Popular, first registered on 3 March 1954.

Is HPM 936 safe to buy?

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