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296 UXN

1960 Ford Thames

Red Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

47,215 mi
Last recorded47,215 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1960 Ford Thames59,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration296 UXN
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,215 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r floor repaired from inside

Fail 6 Apr 2011 47,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s/f and n/s/r floor repaired from inside

Fail 8 Dec 2006 46,700 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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296 UXN is a 1960 Ford Thames in Red with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1960 Ford Thames models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 59,832 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 296 UXN, 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 66 years old, this Ford Thames is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 296 UXN registered?

296 UXN is a 1960 Ford Thames, first registered on 14 July 1960.

Is 296 UXN safe to buy?

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