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WXR 324

1959 Ford Thames

Green Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,869 mi
Last recorded33,869 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1959 Ford Thames46,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWXR 324
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2016 33,869 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 33,864 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 33,858 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,847 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,778 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,654 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 33,610 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,593 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 33,407 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 33,388 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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WXR 324 is a 1959 Ford Thames in Green with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Ford Thames models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,802 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WXR 324, 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 67 years old, this Ford Thames is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WXR 324?

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What year was WXR 324 registered?

WXR 324 is a 1959 Ford Thames, first registered on 20 April 1959.

Is WXR 324 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WXR 324 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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