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TUT 745

1959 Ford Thames

Green Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

60,133 mi
Last recorded60,133 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1959 Ford Thames46,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUT 745
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 60,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 60,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front outer sill holed by corrosion.

Offside inner wheel arch holed by corrosion.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 60,085 miles

nearside rear hub leaking grease out of hub.brake effort still good

Fail 13 Jul 2011 60,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear hub leaking grease out of hub.brake effort still good

Pass 19 Jul 2010 60,016 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 60,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 59,796 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 59,796 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 59,587 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 59,587 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 59,025 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 58,706 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 58,706 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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TUT 745 is a 1959 Ford Thames in Green with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1959 Ford Thames models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,802 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 Thames fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TUT 745, 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 67 years old, this Ford Thames is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TUT 745 registered?

TUT 745 is a 1959 Ford Thames, first registered on 6 October 1959.

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