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YUH 271

1961 Ford Thames

Blue Other 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,271 mi
Last recorded26,271 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1961 Ford Thames72,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUH 271
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine997cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 May 2019 26,271 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 26,253 miles

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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YUH 271 is a 1961 Ford Thames in Blue with a 997cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Ford Thames models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 72,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YUH 271, 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 65 years old, this Ford Thames is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YUH 271 registered?

YUH 271 is a 1961 Ford Thames, first registered on 16 September 1961.

Is YUH 271 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUH 271 shows 2 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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