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LPY 160

1954 Ford Popular

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,057 mi
Last recorded70,057 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1954 Ford Popular33,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPY 160
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1954
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 70,057 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 70,056 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly low readings on h brake

Pass 26 Jun 2008 70,024 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

all modifications appear sound

n/s/ door has safety release cable no handle

washers weak

Pass 29 Jun 2006 69,818 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 69,818 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

coolant leaking

oil leak

steering pulls to o/s po due brake bind modifications all appear sound

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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LPY 160 is a 1954 Ford Popular in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LPY 160, 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.

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What year was LPY 160 registered?

LPY 160 is a 1954 Ford Popular, first registered on 21 September 1954.

Is LPY 160 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPY 160 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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