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KCO 440

1954 Ford Popular

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,183 mi
Last recorded13,183 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1954 Ford Popular33,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCO 440
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1954
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 13,183 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 13,047 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 12,813 miles

slight play king pin nearside

Fail 2 Mar 2009 12,813 miles

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

slight play king pin nearside

How Reliable is the Ford Popular?

Based on 8,935 MOT tests across 1,708 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
288
Miles/Year
90
Year Lifespan
1,708
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 206
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 144
brake binding 143
Stop lamp not working 132
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
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KCO 440 is a 1954 Ford Popular in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1954 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 33,891 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 Popular fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KCO 440, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Popular typically stays on UK roads for around 90 years. At 72 years old, this Ford Popular is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KCO 440?

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What year was KCO 440 registered?

KCO 440 is a 1954 Ford Popular, first registered on 4 December 1954.

Is KCO 440 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCO 440 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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