MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,563 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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lower body shows corrosion and repairs but not within prescribed areas
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
lower body shows corrosion and repairs but not within prescribed areas
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
wipers poor
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
water pump leaking
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
fluid around s/ box o/s/f brake hose requires attn
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside jacking point corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Prefect?
Based on 4,172 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OFO 987 is a 1959 Ford Prefect in Blue with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1959 Ford Prefect models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,587 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 OFO 987, 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 67 years old, this Ford Prefect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OFO 987 registered?
OFO 987 is a 1959 Ford Prefect, first registered on 1 January 1959.
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