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SE 8471

1953 Ford Anglia

Purple Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,818 mi
Last recorded7,818 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1953 Ford Anglia33,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE 8471
MakeFord
ModelAnglia
Year1953
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 7,818 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 6,984 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 5,926 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 5,704 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 5,697 miles

Brake relay lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Anglia?

Based on 17,256 MOT tests across 2,716 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
2,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 524
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 495
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
brake binding 402
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 334
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SE 8471 is a 1953 Ford Anglia in Purple with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1953 Ford Anglia models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.3% with a typical mileage of 33,998 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 Anglia fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 524 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SE 8471, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Anglia typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 73 years old, this Ford Anglia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SE 8471 registered?

SE 8471 is a 1953 Ford Anglia, first registered on 1 August 1953.

Is SE 8471 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE 8471 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SE 8471 have outstanding finance?

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