MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front inner arch corroded
slight play nearside front king pin
steering box damp
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Prefect?
Based on 4,172 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JBC 951 is a 1952 Ford Prefect in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1952 Ford Prefect models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 58,183 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 Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBC 951, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Prefect typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 74 years old, this Ford Prefect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JBC 951 registered?
JBC 951 is a 1952 Ford Prefect, first registered on 16 September 1952.
Is JBC 951 safe to buy?
The MOT history for JBC 951 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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