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1958 FORD ANGLIA3.5L PETROL

552 BYD

Vehicle Insight Summary

FORD ANGLIA (1958, PETROL, 3500cc) — mileage recorded at unavailable. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Expired
Expires 07/03/2013
Tax
SORN
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
1958
Engine
3500cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT for this 1958 Ford Anglia was recorded on 2012-03-08, over 14 years ago. This long gap between tests raises concerns about the vehicle’s maintenance history and current condition. No MOT entries exist between 2012 and 2026, meaning there is no evidence of recent safety or repair checks. The lack of up-to-date testing makes it impossible to assess whether the car has been properly maintained or if hidden issues have developed. The MOT history shows a pattern of minor defects and failures from 2009 to 2010. In 2009, the vehicle failed due to a non-functional horn (1.6.2a) and a nearside headlamp with incorrect aim (1.8). A later 2010 MOT failed again for front tyre tread depth below the legal limit (4.1.E.1). These issues suggest potential neglect of basic safety systems and tyre maintenance. A 2012 MOT passed with only minor cosmetic defects (discoloured direction indicators), but this does not confirm the vehicle’s overall reliability. The trend of failures in 2009–2010 indicates past mechanical shortcomings, but the absence of recent MOT data prevents determining if these issues were resolved or if new risks have emerged.

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40
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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Finance
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Write-off
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Salvage
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Imported
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Exported
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Scrapped
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Destruction
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V5C Logbook
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