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KAS 609

1954 Ford Popular

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,436 mi
Last recorded12,436 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1954 Ford Popular33,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAS 609
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1954
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 12,436 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 12,434 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 12,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 12,420 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 12,419 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2009 12,386 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 12,110 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 11,912 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 11,544 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Popular?

Based on 8,935 MOT tests across 1,708 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
288
Miles/Year
90
Year Lifespan
1,708
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 206
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 144
brake binding 143
Stop lamp not working 132
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
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KAS 609 is a 1954 Ford Popular in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1954 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 33,891 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 Popular fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAS 609, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Popular typically stays on UK roads for around 90 years. At 72 years old, this Ford Popular is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KAS 609?

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What year was KAS 609 registered?

KAS 609 is a 1954 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 April 1954.

Is KAS 609 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAS 609 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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