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PUO 109

1953 Ford Popular

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,303 mi
Last recorded2,303 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1953 Ford Popular31,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUO 109
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1953
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2025 2,303 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 1,985 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 1,584 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 1,216 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 937 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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PUO 109 is a 1953 Ford Popular in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1953 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 31,142 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PUO 109, 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 73 years old, this Ford Popular is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PUO 109?

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What year was PUO 109 registered?

PUO 109 is a 1953 Ford Popular, first registered on 22 December 1953.

Is PUO 109 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUO 109 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PUO 109 have outstanding finance?

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