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615 CVE

1963 Ford Classic

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,672 mi
Last recorded4,672 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1963 Ford Classic44,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration615 CVE
MakeFord
ModelClassic
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 4,672 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

off side floor area has been repaired floor pan seat mount area

Fail 20 Sep 2011 4,672 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Lower Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

off side floor area has been repaired floor pan seat mount area

Pass 25 Sep 2010 2,299 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

under body repairs

Pass 26 Sep 2009 1,660 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

cuts to nearside front tyre

under body repairs

Pass 29 Sep 2008 1,603 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 1,603 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Classic?

Based on 1,617 MOT tests across 245 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
371
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 35
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
brake binding 32
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 29
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615 CVE is a 1963 Ford Classic in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1963 Ford Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 44,080 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 Classic fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 615 CVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 63 years old, this Ford Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 615 CVE registered?

615 CVE is a 1963 Ford Classic, first registered on 1 May 1963.

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