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WFM 583

1980 Ford Popular

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,851 mi
Last recorded3,851 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1980 Ford Popular52,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFM 583
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 3,851 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 May 2008 3,845 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 9,030 miles

ADVISE, o/s/f track rod end gaitor split.

ADVISE, o/s/f upper ball joint gaitor split.

ADVISE, slight engine oil leak.

ADVISE, slight oil leak from rear differentual.

ADVISE, slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

ADVISE, slight play in n/s/f upper wishbone bushes.

ADVISE, slight play in o/s/f upper ball joint.

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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WFM 583 is a 1980 Ford Popular in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 52,861 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 Popular fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WFM 583, 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 46 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 WFM 583 registered?

WFM 583 is a 1980 Ford Popular, first registered on 16 October 1980.

Is WFM 583 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFM 583 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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