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OKC 747

1953 Ford Prefect

Black Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,579 mi
Last recorded10,579 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1953 Ford Prefect57,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKC 747
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 10,579 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 10,547 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 10,513 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 10,513 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 10,475 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 10,364 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 10,354 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 10,347 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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OKC 747 is a 1953 Ford Prefect in Black with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OKC 747, 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 OKC 747?

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What year was OKC 747 registered?

OKC 747 is a 1953 Ford Prefect, first registered on 12 May 1953.

Is OKC 747 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKC 747 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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