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BFT 144

1958 Ford Thames

Green Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,106 mi
Last recorded41,106 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFT 144
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 May 2011 41,106 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 40,802 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 40,559 miles

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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BFT 144 is a 1958 Ford Thames in Green with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BFT 144, 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 68 years old, this Ford Thames is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BFT 144 registered?

BFT 144 is a 1958 Ford Thames, first registered on 18 June 1958.

Is BFT 144 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFT 144 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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