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6224 BT

1961 Ford Prefect

Red Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,186 mi
Last recorded55,186 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1961 Ford Prefect48,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6224 BT
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 55,186 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 55,186 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

How Reliable is the Ford Prefect?

Based on 4,172 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
274
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66
Stop lamp not working 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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6224 BT is a 1961 Ford Prefect in Red with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1961 Ford Prefect models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 48,085 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 Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 6224 BT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Prefect typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 65 years old, this Ford Prefect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 6224 BT registered?

6224 BT is a 1961 Ford Prefect, first registered on 9 February 1961.

Is 6224 BT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6224 BT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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