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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
oil leaks from engine and gear box
rear spring 'u' bolts slightly loose (tightened during test)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
oil leaks from engine and gear box
rear spring 'u' bolts slightly loose (tightened during test)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
oil leaks at gear box and rear axle seals
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
slight play in steering box
vehicle heavily loaded causing rear springs to deflect excessively (springs straight)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight movement in all steering joints
slight oil leak at steering box
steering box drop arm requires adjustment (slight lift)
suspect anti roll bar 'u' bolts not fully secured on offside front (marked)
How Reliable is the Ford Anglia?
Based on 17,256 MOT tests across 2,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LSV 257 is a 1985 Ford Anglia in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
The most common reason a Ford Anglia fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 524 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LSV 257, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Anglia typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 41 years old, this Ford Anglia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was LSV 257 registered?
LSV 257 is a 1985 Ford Anglia, first registered on 2 July 1985.
Is LSV 257 safe to buy?
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