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LUY 397

1953 Ford Anglia

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,243 mi
Last recorded76,243 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1953 Ford Anglia33,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUY 397
MakeFord
ModelAnglia
Year1953
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 76,243 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 75,936 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 74,702 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 74,432 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,162 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 74,162 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 73,784 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 70,617 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 69,234 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Anglia?

Based on 17,256 MOT tests across 2,716 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
2,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 524
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 495
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
brake binding 402
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 334
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LUY 397 is a 1953 Ford Anglia in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1953 Ford Anglia models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.3% with a typical mileage of 33,998 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 Anglia fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 524 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LUY 397, 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 73 years old, this Ford Anglia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LUY 397?

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What year was LUY 397 registered?

LUY 397 is a 1953 Ford Anglia, first registered on 27 April 1953.

Is LUY 397 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUY 397 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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