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PDE 222

1953 Ford Prefect

Green Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,267 mi
Last recorded80,267 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1953 Ford Prefect57,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDE 222
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 80,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 80,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside floor corroded

offside front king pin slight play

Fail 7 Jun 2011 80,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

offside front floor corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2006 80,176 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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PDE 222 is a 1953 Ford Prefect in Green with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PDE 222, 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

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What year was PDE 222 registered?

PDE 222 is a 1953 Ford Prefect, first registered on 1 February 1953.

Is PDE 222 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDE 222 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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