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VBY 489E

2017 Ford Anglia

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,537 mi
Last recorded86,537 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 489E
MakeFord
ModelAnglia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 86,537 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 85,786 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 84,979 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 84,002 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 82,476 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 58,176 miles

slight blow from exhaust.

Fail 5 May 2017 58,161 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play idler to body (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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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VBY 489E is a 2017 Ford Anglia in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VBY 489E, 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 9 years old, this Ford Anglia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VBY 489E registered?

VBY 489E is a 2017 Ford Anglia, first registered on 25 July 2017.

Is VBY 489E safe to buy?

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