Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1957 FORD UNKNOWN5.4L Petrol

393 XVE

This 1957 FORD UNKNOWN is a Petrol vehicle with a 5400cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 1,953.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07/04/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1957
Engine
5400cc
Mechanical Assessment
The 1957 Ford presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 8 April 2026 at 1,953 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the clean result from 4 July 2025 at 1,501 miles. The vehicle shows no worsening faults across the two available annual tests. Recorded mileage sits at 1,953 miles against an approximate 69-year age, equating to roughly 28 miles per year. The 452-mile increase between July 2025 and April 2026 confirms extremely light use with no rapid accumulation or concerning gaps. The DVSA history is sparse and clean, offering only two recent passes with no advisories or previous failures to analyse. A buyer should still inspect the car in person given its age. Long standing periods typical of such low mileage risk perishing suspension bushes, seized brake components, and structural corrosion unseen in a road test. The absence of recorded defects does not certify the condition of coil springs, brake discs, or exhaust emissions hardware after decades of storage. Verify the chassis number and physical structure for hidden rust before purchase. The clean MOT record reflects only two recent inspections and implies careful but minimal use by prior keepers rather than full mechanical restoration.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Mechanic's Historical Review
The 1957 Ford presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 8 April 2026 at 1,953 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the clean result from 4 July 2025 at 1,501 miles. The vehicle shows no worsening faults across the two available annual tests. Recorded mileage sits at 1,953 miles against an approximate 69-year age, equating to roughly 28 miles per year. The 452-mile increase between July 2025 and April 2026 confirms extremely light use with no rapid accumulation or concerning gaps. The DVSA history is sparse and clean, offering only two recent passes with no advisories or previous failures to analyse. A buyer should still inspect the car in person given its age. Long standing periods typical of such low mileage risk perishing suspension bushes, seized brake components, and structural corrosion unseen in a road test. The absence of recorded defects does not certify the condition of coil springs, brake discs, or exhaust emissions hardware after decades of storage. Verify the chassis number and physical structure for hidden rust before purchase. The clean MOT record reflects only two recent inspections and implies careful but minimal use by prior keepers rather than full mechanical restoration.
MOT Test History Overview

Checking the history for this 1957 Ford Unknown (393 XVE), we found 2 MOT results in the period of July 2025 to April 2026.

Across its entire MOT history, this Ford has a 100% success rate (2 passes and 0 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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