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COO 878

1962 Ford Thames

Black Petrol 4949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

47,992 mi
Last recorded47,992 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1962 Ford Thames46,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOO 878
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1962
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,949cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,992 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 46,583 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 44,227 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 41,882 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 40,407 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,020 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 37,745 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 36,410 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 34,935 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 33,371 miles

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 1 May 2010 33,371 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 2 May 2009 32,213 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 30,688 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2007 29,293 miles
Pass 21 May 2006 26,982 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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COO 878 is a 1962 Ford Thames in Black with a 4,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1962 Ford Thames models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 46,772 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 COO 878, 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 64 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 COO 878 registered?

COO 878 is a 1962 Ford Thames, first registered on 22 March 1962.

Is COO 878 safe to buy?

The MOT history for COO 878 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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