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Q806GKV

1985 Ford Popular

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,253 mi
Last recorded20,253 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Popular8,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ806GKV
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 20,253 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 17,912 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 16,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 11,187 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 8,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunnion slight play

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 5,676 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 5,671 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 5,662 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 5,300 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 5,044 miles

service brake and handbrake performance close to limit

Pass 3 Mar 2011 4,182 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 37 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake travel

nearside rear hub slight play

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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Q806GKV is a 1985 Ford Popular in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 8,053 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 Q806GKV, 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 41 years old, this Ford Popular is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q806GKV registered?

Q806GKV is a 1985 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is Q806GKV safe to buy?

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