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UXG 163

1983 Ford Thames

Blue Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,541 mi
Last recorded65,541 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXG 163
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,541 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 65,537 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 65,248 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 65,161 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 65,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 65,035 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Thames?

Based on 1,169 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29
brake recording little or no effort 25
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
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UXG 163 is a 1983 Ford Thames in Blue 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 Thames fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UXG 163, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Thames typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 43 years old, this Ford Thames is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UXG 163 registered?

UXG 163 is a 1983 Ford Thames, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is UXG 163 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UXG 163 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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