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538 XUR

1960 Ford Popular

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,121 mi
Last recorded65,121 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1960 Ford Popular52,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration538 XUR
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1960
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,121 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 65,121 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 65,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 65,121 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 65,121 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 65,077 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 2 Apr 2009 64,844 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 64,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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538 XUR is a 1960 Ford Popular in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1960 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 52,010 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 538 XUR, 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 66 years old, this Ford Popular is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 538 XUR?

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What year was 538 XUR registered?

538 XUR is a 1960 Ford Popular, first registered on 2 September 1960.

Is 538 XUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 538 XUR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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