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YCR 20

1959 Ford Thames

Grey Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,747 mi
Last recorded83,747 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2006
Typical for 1959 Ford Thames46,802 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCR 20
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2006 83,747 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

small cuts in n/s/f and o/s/r outter tyre walls

Pass 23 Jun 2005 83,733 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YCR 20 is a 1959 Ford Thames in Grey with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1959 Ford Thames models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,802 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 YCR 20, 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 67 years old, this Ford Thames is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YCR 20 registered?

YCR 20 is a 1959 Ford Thames, first registered on 6 June 1959.

Is YCR 20 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCR 20 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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