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249 UXB

1962 Ford Popular

Grey Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,552 mi
Last recorded8,552 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1962 Ford Popular48,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration249 UXB
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1962
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 8,552 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all / heavily perished in tread / nearly though to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 8,552 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Fuel hose leaking at carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front strut tops mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all / heavily perished in tread / nearly though to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

air leak at hose - carb

bumpers missing at time of test

offside inner and outer sills / offside front floor pan / nearside inner sill / rear valance / all holed and corroded / not within load bearing points

Pass 2 Sep 2015 7,715 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 6,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 5,026 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 4,863 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 4,605 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 3,979 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 3,833 miles

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

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

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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249 UXB is a 1962 Ford Popular in Grey with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1962 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 249 UXB, 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 64 years old, this Ford Popular is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 249 UXB registered?

249 UXB is a 1962 Ford Popular, first registered on 23 February 1962.

Is 249 UXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 249 UXB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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