1961 Ford Popular 1.2L Petrol · 397 UPU
1961 Ford Popular (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21/02/1961. Recorded mileage 65,107 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD POPULAR
- Year / Origin
- 1961
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1961
- Engine
- 1172cc
397 UPU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 65,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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397 UPU Mileage History
- 28/08/202465,027 mi
- 05/09/202565,107 mi+80 mi
Average of roughly 78 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
397 UPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1961 Ford Popular (397 UPU) between August 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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