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YSD 812

1959 Ford Popular

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,061 mi
Last recorded81,061 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1959 Ford Popular41,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSD 812
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 81,061 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 81,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 81,051 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight leak from steering box.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 80,976 miles

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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YSD 812 is a 1959 Ford Popular in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1959 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 41,946 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 YSD 812, 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 67 years old, this Ford Popular is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YSD 812 registered?

YSD 812 is a 1959 Ford Popular, first registered on 14 April 1959.

Is YSD 812 safe to buy?

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