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XBP 522

1957 Ford Thames

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,357 mi
Last recorded76,357 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBP 522
MakeFord
ModelThames
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 76,357 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack outer bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 76,246 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 76,246 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 75,868 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 75,702 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 11,714 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 11,304 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 10,832 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 10,832 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2017 8,840 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 6,332 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 3,801 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake hoses show slight twist on lock

Fail 14 Apr 2014 608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake hoses show slight twist on lock

Fail 30 May 2013 100 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2013 100 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 8,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

windscreen not fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Jun 2012 8,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

windscreen not fitted at time of test

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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XBP 522 is a 1957 Ford Thames in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XBP 522, 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 69 years old, this Ford Thames is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XBP 522 registered?

XBP 522 is a 1957 Ford Thames, first registered on 29 May 1957.

Is XBP 522 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBP 522 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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