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SHM 363

1960 Ford Thames

Yellow Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,432 mi
Last recorded63,432 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1960 Ford Thames59,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHM 363
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1960
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 63,432 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 62,215 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 61,371 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 60,404 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 59,261 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 59,261 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Thames?

Based on 1,169 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29
brake recording little or no effort 25
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
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SHM 363 is a 1960 Ford Thames in Yellow with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1960 Ford Thames models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 59,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Thames fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SHM 363, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Thames typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 66 years old, this Ford Thames is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SHM 363?

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What year was SHM 363 registered?

SHM 363 is a 1960 Ford Thames, first registered on 26 August 1960.

Is SHM 363 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHM 363 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SHM 363 have outstanding finance?

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