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NFD 489

1953 Ford Prefect

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,642 mi
Last recorded57,642 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1953 Ford Prefect57,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFD 489
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,642 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 57,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 57,596 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Prefect?

Based on 4,172 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
274
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66
Stop lamp not working 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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NFD 489 is a 1953 Ford Prefect in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1953 Ford Prefect models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 57,834 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 Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NFD 489, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Prefect typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 73 years old, this Ford Prefect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NFD 489?

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What year was NFD 489 registered?

NFD 489 is a 1953 Ford Prefect, first registered on 1 March 1953.

Is NFD 489 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFD 489 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NFD 489 have outstanding finance?

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