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MGL 173

1961 Ford Classic

Green Petrol 1481cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,515 mi
Last recorded36,515 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1961 Ford Classic47,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGL 173
MakeFord
ModelClassic
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,481cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2023 36,515 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2014 11,283 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 6,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 2,365 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 479 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 255 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 222 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 181 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 105 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Classic?

Based on 1,617 MOT tests across 245 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
371
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 35
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
brake binding 32
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 29
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MGL 173 is a 1961 Ford Classic in Green with a 1,481cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Ford Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 47,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Classic fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGL 173, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 65 years old, this Ford Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MGL 173 registered?

MGL 173 is a 1961 Ford Classic, first registered on 18 October 1961.

Is MGL 173 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGL 173 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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