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MMK 820C

1965 Ford Thames

Grey Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,734 mi
Last recorded13,734 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1965 Ford Thames57,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMK 820C
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 13,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

general body corrosion

general underbody corrosion

rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Oct 2012 13,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

general underbody corrosion

rear tyres perished

general body corrosion

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2009 11,775 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 11,768 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Nov 2008 76,686 miles

Oil leak

corrosion in floor and frount panal

corrosion in rear pannal

Fail 9 Oct 2008 7,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 7,279 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Thames?

Based on 1,169 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29
brake recording little or no effort 25
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
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MMK 820C is a 1965 Ford Thames in Grey with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1965 Ford Thames models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 57,200 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 Thames fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MMK 820C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Thames typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 61 years old, this Ford Thames is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MMK 820C registered?

MMK 820C is a 1965 Ford Thames, first registered on 1 April 1965.

Is MMK 820C safe to buy?

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