MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,399 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
0/s/f brake cable-back plate dust cover damaged
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
indicators flash very rapidly almost at max rate of 120 /min
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
indicators flash very rapidly almost at max rate of 120 /min
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Prefect?
Based on 4,172 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.
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JVJ 821 is a 1952 Ford Prefect in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 JVJ 821, 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 JVJ 821 registered?
JVJ 821 is a 1952 Ford Prefect, first registered on 9 October 1952.
Is JVJ 821 safe to buy?
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