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456 EKJ

1983 Ford Popular

Blue Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,231 mi
Last recorded1,231 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1983 Ford Popular31,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration456 EKJ
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2012 1,231 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 528 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 4 miles

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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456 EKJ is a 1983 Ford Popular in Blue with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 31,338 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 456 EKJ, 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 43 years old, this Ford Popular is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 456 EKJ registered?

456 EKJ is a 1983 Ford Popular, first registered on 9 May 1983.

Is 456 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 456 EKJ shows 4 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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