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WYC 359

1956 Ford Popular

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,936 mi
Last recorded63,936 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1956 Ford Popular33,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYC 359
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 63,936 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 63,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 63,936 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

How Reliable is the Ford Popular?

Based on 8,935 MOT tests across 1,708 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
288
Miles/Year
90
Year Lifespan
1,708
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 206
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 144
brake binding 143
Stop lamp not working 132
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
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WYC 359 is a 1956 Ford Popular in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1956 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 33,993 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 Popular fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WYC 359, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Popular typically stays on UK roads for around 90 years. At 70 years old, this Ford Popular is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WYC 359?

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What year was WYC 359 registered?

WYC 359 is a 1956 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 August 1956.

Is WYC 359 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYC 359 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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