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YHX 262

1952 Ford Prefect

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,309 mi
Last recorded70,309 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1952 Ford Prefect58,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHX 262
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2013 70,309 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 70,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 70,238 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 70,177 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 70,098 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 69,951 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 69,919 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Prefect?

Based on 4,172 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
274
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66
Stop lamp not working 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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YHX 262 is a 1952 Ford Prefect in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1952 Ford Prefect models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 58,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YHX 262, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Prefect typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 74 years old, this Ford Prefect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YHX 262 registered?

YHX 262 is a 1952 Ford Prefect, first registered on 25 June 1952.

Is YHX 262 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHX 262 shows 7 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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