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WXR 859

1992 Ford Thames

Green Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,072 mi
Last recorded72,072 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWXR 859
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2009 72,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres are starting to perish

Pass 25 Oct 2007 72,043 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 72,022 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 71,950 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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WXR 859 is a 1992 Ford Thames in Green with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WXR 859, 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 34 years old, this Ford Thames is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WXR 859 registered?

WXR 859 is a 1992 Ford Thames, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is WXR 859 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WXR 859 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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