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674 UHW

1963 Ford Classic

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

7,841 mi
Last recorded7,841 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1963 Ford Classic44,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration674 UHW
MakeFord
ModelClassic
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 7,841 miles

over heated while testing

Fail 27 Oct 2017 7,839 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

over heated while testing

Pass 3 Aug 2016 7,688 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Oil leak ()

Oil leak from diff ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 7,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Oil leak ()

Oil leak from diff ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 7,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 106,929 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,153 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o s closeing panel has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2012 5,573 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 5,033 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 5,033 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

boot will not open

Pass 26 Jul 2010 4,457 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 4,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 4,125 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 4,125 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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674 UHW is a 1963 Ford Classic in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 674 UHW, 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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674 UHW is a 1963 Ford Classic, first registered on 10 October 1963.

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