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ALF 561B

1964 Ford Thames

Blue Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,158 mi
Last recorded3,158 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1964 Ford Thames33,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALF 561B
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 3,158 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 3,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) split (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle (3.6.B.1)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure above axle (1.9.2a)

How Reliable is the Ford Thames?

Based on 1,169 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29
brake recording little or no effort 25
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
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ALF 561B is a 1964 Ford Thames in Blue with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1964 Ford Thames models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 33,612 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 Thames fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALF 561B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Thames typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 62 years old, this Ford Thames is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALF 561B registered?

ALF 561B is a 1964 Ford Thames, first registered on 22 July 1964.

Is ALF 561B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALF 561B 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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