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FFX 850

1952 Ford Prefect

Green Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,587 mi
Last recorded29,587 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1952 Ford Prefect58,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFX 850
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1952
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,587 miles

buckle in both rear brake drums

crack in screen outside swept zone

very heavy rust to rear underwings,chassis and underbody

welding repairs to underbody

Pass 6 Jul 2009 27,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

crack in screen

slight buckle in rear drums

slight play in steering box

very heavy rust & repairs in n/s & o/s chassis,n/s/r inner wing,fr door pillars & underbody

Pass 5 Jun 2008 25,449 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

cond of fuel tank

crack in fr screen

repairs to n/s underbody panels & chassis

very heavy rust in body panels & door pilars

very heavy rust o/s underbody panels & chassis repairs

Fail 30 Jul 2007 25,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

cond of dipped head lights

very heavy rust & weak o/s top & bottom door †pillars & n/s top pillar †!!! very heavy rust,paint & repairs to chassis & underbody !!! † wear & play in all brake linkages †under wings holed & corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,214 miles

!!! very heavy rust & repairs to chassis !!!

slight buckle in fr brake drums †slight unbalance fr brakes o/s lower †crack in screen

How Reliable is the Ford Prefect?

Based on 4,172 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
274
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66
Stop lamp not working 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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FFX 850 is a 1952 Ford Prefect in Green with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1952 Ford Prefect models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 58,183 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 Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FFX 850, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Prefect typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 74 years old, this Ford Prefect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FFX 850 registered?

FFX 850 is a 1952 Ford Prefect, first registered on 1 June 1952.

Is FFX 850 safe to buy?

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