MOT Status
ValidMileage
64,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
no bonnet fitted
no mudguards fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
no bonnet fitted
no mudguards fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
no bonnet fitted
no mudguards fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
no bonnet fitted
no mudguards fitted
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
exhaust noisy
no bonnet fitted
no mudguards fitted to front or rear
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside front wheel bearing noisy
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
no bonnet fitted
no fenders fitted
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
no bonnet fitted
no fenders fitted
no bonnet fitted
no fenders fitted
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear axle bump stops missing
THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SUTABLE FOR USE ON PUBLIC ROADS DUE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, †NO BONNET FITTED, FRONT TYRES EXPOSED, EXHAUST MANIFOLDS EXPOSED.
How Reliable is the Ford Popular?
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524 YKR is a 1983 Ford Popular in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 524 YKR, 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.
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What year was 524 YKR registered?
524 YKR is a 1983 Ford Popular, first registered on 11 May 1983.
Is 524 YKR safe to buy?
The MOT history for 524 YKR shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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