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YMO 817

1961 Ford Popular

White Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,130 mi
Last recorded40,130 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1961 Ford Popular47,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMO 817
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 40,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leaks from engine, transmission and rear axle

Pass 19 Dec 2016 40,087 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 39,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,228 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 39,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front and rear tyres perished

offside front and rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Aug 2011 39,211 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YMO 817 is a 1961 Ford Popular in White with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1961 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 47,758 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 Popular fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YMO 817, 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 65 years old, this Ford Popular is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YMO 817 registered?

YMO 817 is a 1961 Ford Popular, first registered on 12 September 1961.

Is YMO 817 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMO 817 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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