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TXS 860

1952 Ford Prefect

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,857 mi
Last recorded65,857 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1952 Ford Prefect58,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTXS 860
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 65,857 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 65,654 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 65,341 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,189 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 64,047 miles

tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,846 miles

all tyres have surface cracks on outer faces

Pass 2 Jul 2012 63,376 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 62,706 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 62,698 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,191 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 61,955 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 61,132 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 59,774 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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TXS 860 is a 1952 Ford Prefect in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1952 Ford Prefect models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 58,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TXS 860, 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 74 years old, this Ford Prefect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TXS 860?

You can check the full history of TXS 860 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TXS 860 registered?

TXS 860 is a 1952 Ford Prefect, first registered on 7 October 1952.

Is TXS 860 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TXS 860 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TXS 860 have outstanding finance?

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