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YYJ 755

1962 Ford Thames

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,174 mi
Last recorded24,174 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1962 Ford Thames46,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYJ 755
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 24,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2016 24,174 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brakes slightly binding

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

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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YYJ 755 is a 1962 Ford Thames in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1962 Ford Thames models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 46,772 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 YYJ 755, 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 64 years old, this Ford Thames is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YYJ 755 registered?

YYJ 755 is a 1962 Ford Thames, first registered on 1 September 1962.

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