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UYJ 450

1962 Ford Thames

Cream Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,696 mi
Last recorded6,696 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1962 Ford Thames46,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYJ 450
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1962
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 6,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering idler worn but movement not excessive

Pass 15 Jul 2014 6,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 6,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 6,518 miles

Froint wipers starting to split

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 5,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 May 2011 4,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 May 2011 4,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 2,869 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake low performance n/s

Pass 28 Apr 2009 1,535 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 1,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 5 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 21 Apr 2008 2 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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UYJ 450 is a 1962 Ford Thames in Cream with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1962 Ford Thames models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 46,772 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 Thames fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UYJ 450, 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 64 years old, this Ford Thames is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UYJ 450 registered?

UYJ 450 is a 1962 Ford Thames, first registered on 1 July 1962.

Is UYJ 450 safe to buy?

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