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KAJ 287W

1981 Ford Anglia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,314 mi
Last recorded74,314 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAJ 287W
MakeFord
ModelAnglia
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 74,314 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 73,221 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 73,177 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 73,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 73,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 73,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 72,812 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 72,531 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Anglia?

Based on 17,256 MOT tests across 2,716 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
2,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 524
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 495
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
brake binding 402
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 334
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KAJ 287W is a 1981 Ford Anglia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Ford Anglia fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 524 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAJ 287W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Anglia typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 45 years old, this Ford Anglia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KAJ 287W registered?

KAJ 287W is a 1981 Ford Anglia, first registered on 18 March 1981.

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