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142 XUA

1961 Ford Classic

White Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,177 mi
Last recorded36,177 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1961 Ford Classic47,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration142 XUA
MakeFord
ModelClassic
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 36,177 miles

general areas of corrosion

Pass 27 May 2016 35,694 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 35,683 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 35,127 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr brake performance slightly low

rear inner wheel arch corrosion

Pass 22 May 2014 34,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front door shuts corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 34,040 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 34,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,314 miles

nearside front inner door sill corroded

slight play intermediate steering drop arm

Fail 30 May 2012 33,305 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front inner door sill corroded

slight play intermediate steering drop arm

Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf inner sill corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 31,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 30,387 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 29,755 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 28,905 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 28,905 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2006 27,597 miles

some play in steering relay ~rear flex brake hose srarting to perish

How Reliable is the Ford Classic?

Based on 1,617 MOT tests across 245 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
371
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 35
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
brake binding 32
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 29
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142 XUA is a 1961 Ford Classic in White with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1961 Ford Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 47,996 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 Classic fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 142 XUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 65 years old, this Ford Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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142 XUA is a 1961 Ford Classic, first registered on 7 July 1961.

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