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EBJ 724J

1970 Ford Thames

White Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,658 mi
Last recorded42,658 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBJ 724J
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,658 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 42,611 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 42,550 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Underneath is covered with underseal

Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,513 miles

All brake pipes covered with grease

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 42,447 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 42,366 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 42,146 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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EBJ 724J is a 1970 Ford Thames in White with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 EBJ 724J, 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 56 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 EBJ 724J registered?

EBJ 724J is a 1970 Ford Thames, first registered on 11 August 1970.

Is EBJ 724J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBJ 724J shows 7 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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