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TYJ 942

1971 Ford Popular

Pink Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,224 mi
Last recorded60,224 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYJ 942
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1971
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,224 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2012 60,223 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,306 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 59,306 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 59,306 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2009 59,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2006 59,306 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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TYJ 942 is a 1971 Ford Popular in Pink with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TYJ 942, 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 55 years old, this Ford Popular is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TYJ 942 registered?

TYJ 942 is a 1971 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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