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MSU 447

1988 Ford Popular

Grey Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,848 mi
Last recorded69,848 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSU 447
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 69,848 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod from steering box to arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2020 69,848 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod from steering box to arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2008 69,810 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 69,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MSU 447 is a 1988 Ford Popular in Grey with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MSU 447, 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 38 years old, this Ford Popular is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MSU 447 registered?

MSU 447 is a 1988 Ford Popular, first registered on 10 May 1988.

Is MSU 447 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSU 447 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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