1956 Ford Prefect 1.2L Petrol · 704 XWA
1956 Ford Prefect (1.2L, petrol). First registered 05/04/1956. Recorded mileage 20,521 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD PREFECT
- Year / Origin
- 1956
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1956
- Engine
- 1172cc
704 XWA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2024
- 20,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
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704 XWA Mileage History
- 25/07/202278,147 mi
- 14/08/202318,603 mi-59,544 mi
- 17/08/202318,603 mi
- 15/08/202420,521 mi+1,918 mi
Average of roughly -27,988 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
704 XWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1956 Ford Prefect (704 XWA) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Steering (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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