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XBP 172

1957 Ford Popular

Blue Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,841 mi
Last recorded32,841 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1957 Ford Popular31,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBP 172
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1957
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2017 32,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 32,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 32,559 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,459 miles

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

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

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

all tyres slighly perished

Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,365 miles

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

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

offside front tyre side wall perished

Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,313 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 32,225 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,030 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

all four tyres sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,927 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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XBP 172 is a 1957 Ford Popular in Blue with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1957 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 31,526 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBP 172, 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 69 years old, this Ford Popular is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XBP 172?

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What year was XBP 172 registered?

XBP 172 is a 1957 Ford Popular, first registered on 9 May 1957.

Is XBP 172 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBP 172 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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