1959 Ford Prefect 1.5L Petrol · 488 XMM
1959 Ford Prefect (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1959. Recorded mileage 8,183 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD PREFECT
- Year / Origin
- 1959
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1959
- Engine
- 1498cc
488 XMM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2024
- 8,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects 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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488 XMM Mileage History
- 01/08/20226,768 mi
- 07/08/20237,917 mi+1,149 mi
- 24/07/20248,183 mi+266 mi
Average of roughly 715 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
488 XMM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1959 Ford Prefect (488 XMM) between August 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are 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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