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OBV 574H

1991 Ford Popular

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,671 mi
Last recorded101,671 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBV 574H
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 101,671 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 101,650 miles

Central Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Core plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 101,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 100,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 98,337 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all offside boots split slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front drop arm bush worn

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 98,081 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus over top of diff (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear both rear exhaust hangers

Pass 11 Jun 2018 97,204 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2016 96,706 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 95,824 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 94,128 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 94,078 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 93,847 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 93,640 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 93,637 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 93,364 miles

power steering pipe rubbing on road

Pass 17 Aug 2007 93,166 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 92,898 miles

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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OBV 574H is a 1991 Ford Popular in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OBV 574H, 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 35 years old, this Ford Popular is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OBV 574H registered?

OBV 574H is a 1991 Ford Popular, first registered on 14 March 1991.

Is OBV 574H safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBV 574H shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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