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JBC 951

1952 Ford Prefect

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,280 mi
Last recorded99,280 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1952 Ford Prefect58,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBC 951
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 99,280 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 99,278 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 98,187 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 98,143 miles

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.

85.6%
Pass Rate
274
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66
Stop lamp not working 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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