FORD MODEL T1927 · 6.5L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on its most recent certification. On 06 August 2025, the car passed its MOT with no recorded defects or advisories. This indicates that the vehicle met all minimum safety and emissions standards at the time of testing, suggesting a high level of mechanical preservation relative to its extreme age. The recorded mileage of 459 miles over a 99-year span is exceptionally low, averaging fewer than five miles per year. This usage pattern suggests the vehicle has been kept as a static museum piece or a very occasional fair rather than a regular transport. While low mileage reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it significantly increases the risk of material degradation in rubber-based parts, fluid breakdown, and corrosion due to lack of operation. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on components that deteriorate during long periods of standing. Given the clean record but the age of the Model T, priority should be placed on the structural integrity of the chassis checking for deep-seated rust that an MOT tester might not penetrate. The condition of the tyres is critical for dry rot and cracking, and the braking system should be inspected for seized calipers or perished hydraulic lines. Furthermore, the suspension bushes and linkages require close scrutiny to ensure they have not become brittle from decades of disuse.