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MCR 259

1954 Ford Popular

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144 mi
Last recorded144 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1954 Ford Popular33,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCR 259
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1954
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 144 miles

Nearside Front upper shock rubber perrished

Offside Front Upper upper shock rubber perrished

Pass 4 Apr 2022 122 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 122 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both insecure to rack housing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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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MCR 259 is a 1954 Ford Popular in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MCR 259, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MCR 259 registered?

MCR 259 is a 1954 Ford Popular, first registered on 8 January 1954.

Is MCR 259 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCR 259 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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