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WRG 697A

1963 Ford Thames

Green Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,534 mi
Last recorded60,534 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1963 Ford Thames48,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRG 697A
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,534 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 60,367 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 59,435 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 59,435 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,255 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,986 miles

brake performance met but possibilty of contamanation by oil in hubs

Pass 8 Aug 2011 56,068 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 55,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 55,730 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 55,617 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 55,349 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 55,332 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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WRG 697A is a 1963 Ford Thames in Green with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1963 Ford Thames models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 48,706 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 WRG 697A, 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 63 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 WRG 697A?

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What year was WRG 697A registered?

WRG 697A is a 1963 Ford Thames, first registered on 13 March 1963.

Is WRG 697A safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRG 697A shows 12 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.

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