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HSJ 963

1997 Ford Coupe

Orange Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,403 mi
Last recorded26,403 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSJ 963
MakeFord
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 26,403 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 25,758 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 25,172 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 24,274 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 23,434 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 22,798 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 22,553 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 21,148 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 19,811 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 18,702 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 17,744 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 16,593 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 14,871 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 12,520 miles

slight movement in offside upper ball joint

Pass 26 Apr 2011 10,481 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 7,859 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 5,824 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 2,869 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 1,390 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 832 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Coupe?

Based on 1,304 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
695
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 18
position lamp(s) not working 16
brake binding 14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
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HSJ 963 is a 1997 Ford Coupe in Orange with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Ford Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HSJ 963, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HSJ 963?

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What year was HSJ 963 registered?

HSJ 963 is a 1997 Ford Coupe, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is HSJ 963 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSJ 963 shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HSJ 963 have outstanding finance?

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