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OFO 987

1959 Ford Prefect

Blue Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,563 mi
Last recorded17,563 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1959 Ford Prefect49,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFO 987
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 17,563 miles

lower body shows corrosion and repairs but not within prescribed areas

Fail 21 Mar 2012 17,560 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 16,690 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 16,670 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 15,065 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 13,204 miles

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 13,058 miles

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.

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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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.

Is OFO 987 safe to buy?

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