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TYJ 506

1946 Ford Prefect

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,583 mi
Last recorded23,583 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYJ 506
MakeFord
ModelPrefect
Year1946
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,583 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrosion to offside inner wing

vehicle heavly under sealed

Pass 21 Jul 2009 23,565 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,444 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

Pass 28 Jul 2007 23,158 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2006 22,768 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 22,765 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

main wiring requires surcuring under vehicle

How Reliable is the Ford Prefect?

Based on 4,172 MOT tests across 873 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
274
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66
Stop lamp not working 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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TYJ 506 is a 1946 Ford Prefect in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Ford Prefect fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TYJ 506, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Prefect typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 80 years old, this Ford Prefect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TYJ 506 registered?

TYJ 506 is a 1946 Ford Prefect, first registered on 30 September 1946.

Is TYJ 506 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYJ 506 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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