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LDS 215A

1960 Ford Prefect

Green Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,720 mi
Last recorded66,720 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1960 Ford Prefect61,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDS 215A
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,720 miles

play in ball joint at steering box arm

Fail 11 Aug 2010 66,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 66,404 miles

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

`knocking` noise from steering box area

extensive welded repairs on underside (welding poor in places)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

offside outer sill corroded

seriously damaged marker showing `yes` on VT40

Fail 20 Jul 2009 66,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

`knocking` noise from steering box area

extensive welded repairs on underside (welding poor in places)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

offside outer sill corroded

seriously damaged marker showing `yes` on VT40

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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LDS 215A is a 1960 Ford Prefect in Green with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1960 Ford Prefect models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 61,663 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 LDS 215A, 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 66 years old, this Ford Prefect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LDS 215A registered?

LDS 215A is a 1960 Ford Prefect, first registered on 1 February 1960.

Is LDS 215A safe to buy?

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