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TDH 972K

1972 Ford Model T

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

9,653 mi
Last recorded9,653 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDH 972K
MakeFord
ModelModel T
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 9,653 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 9,089 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 8,380 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 7,827 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 6,980 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 6,591 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 5,754 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 4,135 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 2,338 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 995 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 99,297 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 97,669 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 96,289 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 94,559 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 92,640 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 91,058 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 90,280 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 89,834 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 89,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because cross-ply or bias-belted tyres are fitted on the rear axle and radial-ply tyres are fitted on the front axle. (4.1.A.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 89,403 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 88,585 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Model T?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 280 vehicles.

95.7%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
105
Year Lifespan
280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 6
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3
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TDH 972K is a 1972 Ford Model T in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

The most common reason a Ford Model T fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TDH 972K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Model T typically stays on UK roads for around 105 years. At 54 years old, this Ford Model T is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TDH 972K?

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What year was TDH 972K registered?

TDH 972K is a 1972 Ford Model T, first registered on 7 April 1972.

Is TDH 972K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDH 972K 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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