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POO 389

1962 Ford Popular

Green Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

71,701 mi
Last recorded71,701 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1962 Ford Popular48,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOO 389
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 71,701 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 71,601 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 71,285 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 71,016 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 70,606 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 70,246 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 69,474 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 69,789 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,958 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,688 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,480 miles

play in steering box

Pass 7 Apr 2015 68,013 miles

play in steering box

Pass 2 Apr 2014 67,448 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,071 miles

indicator switch faulty

Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,539 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,095 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,463 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 63,821 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 63,072 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 63,072 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s wing mirror glass missing

play in steering box

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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POO 389 is a 1962 Ford Popular in Green with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1962 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 POO 389, 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 64 years old, this Ford Popular is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was POO 389 registered?

POO 389 is a 1962 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 June 1962.

Is POO 389 safe to buy?

The MOT history for POO 389 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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