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KSU 709

1988 Ford Thames

Green Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,018 mi
Last recorded78,018 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSU 709
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,018 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 78,007 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 74,914 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight fluid loss from n/s/r hub area

Pass 13 Aug 2012 73,997 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 72,837 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 71,798 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 70,940 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 69,979 miles

front anti roll bar bushes starting to split

slight leak steering box

Pass 31 Aug 2007 68,933 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 67,913 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ford Thames?

Based on 1,169 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29
brake recording little or no effort 25
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
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KSU 709 is a 1988 Ford Thames in Green with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a Ford Thames fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KSU 709, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Thames typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Thames is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KSU 709 registered?

KSU 709 is a 1988 Ford Thames, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is KSU 709 safe to buy?

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