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GMH 173B

1964 Ford Thames

Purple Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,348 mi
Last recorded29,348 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1964 Ford Thames33,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMH 173B
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1964
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 29,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch has slight corroision

Pass 22 Jun 2023 29,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Body panel slightly loose wheel arch corroding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 29,301 miles

Central Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

SLIGHT CORROISION ON INNER REAR WHEEL ARCH FRONT

Pass 13 May 2021 29,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 29,022 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

slight on exhaust joint

Pass 9 Oct 2018 28,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both lower a frame bushes perished but not excesive and no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 28,568 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 28,082 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 27,799 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,172 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 27,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 26,768 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 26,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 26,179 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 26,179 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 26,103 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

corrosion to bodt floor

Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,103 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

corrosion to bodt floor

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,078 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,898 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2006 24,866 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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GMH 173B is a 1964 Ford Thames in Purple with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 GMH 173B, 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.

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What year was GMH 173B registered?

GMH 173B is a 1964 Ford Thames, first registered on 13 April 1964.

Is GMH 173B safe to buy?

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