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JDL 855

1953 Ford Prefect

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,257 mi
Last recorded1,257 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1953 Ford Prefect57,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDL 855
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 May 2014 1,257 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 437 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 99,639 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 99,066 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 98,513 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly underinflated

Pass 2 Jul 2008 98,076 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 97,555 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2006 97,099 miles

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

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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JDL 855 is a 1953 Ford Prefect in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1953 Ford Prefect models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 57,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JDL 855, 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 73 years old, this Ford Prefect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JDL 855 registered?

JDL 855 is a 1953 Ford Prefect, first registered on 21 May 1953.

Is JDL 855 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDL 855 shows 8 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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