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JVJ 821

1952 Ford Prefect

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

6,399 mi
Last recorded6,399 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1952 Ford Prefect58,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVJ 821
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 6,399 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 5,138 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 4,253 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 2,904 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 1,785 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 93 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 98,338 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 96,305 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 96,305 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 95,247 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 95,246 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for JVJ 821 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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