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JFA 424

1959 Ford Prefect

Green Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,450 mi
Last recorded46,450 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1959 Ford Prefect49,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFA 424
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2011 46,450 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 46,268 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,977 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 45,462 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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JFA 424 is a 1959 Ford Prefect in Green with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Ford Prefect models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,587 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 JFA 424, 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 67 years old, this Ford Prefect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JFA 424 registered?

JFA 424 is a 1959 Ford Prefect, first registered on 7 April 1959.

Is JFA 424 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFA 424 shows 4 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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