CarVerify

Free Car Check

LEV 778C

1965 Ford Thames

Green Diesel 1703cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,944 mi
Last recorded9,944 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1965 Ford Thames57,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEV 778C
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,703cc
View full Ford Thames reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 9,944 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 9,804 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

all brake pipes greased

n/s/f drop arm has slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2011 9,279 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 9,171 miles

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
Full Ford Thames reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LEV 778C is a 1965 Ford Thames in Green with a 1,703cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1965 Ford Thames models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 57,200 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 Thames fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LEV 778C, 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 61 years old, this Ford Thames is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LEV 778C?

You can check the full history of LEV 778C by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LEV 778C registered?

LEV 778C is a 1965 Ford Thames, first registered on 18 March 1965.

Is LEV 778C safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEV 778C shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LEV 778C have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LEV 778C. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.