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1937 Ford Unknown 1.1L Petrol · BS 1626

BS 1626

1937 Ford Unknown (1.1L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 1937. Recorded mileage 36,950 miles. MOT expired on 28 Dec 2023. Taxed until 01 May 2027.

Make & Model
FORD UNKNOWN
Year / Origin
1937 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 28 Dec 2023
Road Tax
Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage
36,950 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 Dec 2023
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 May 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1937
Engine
1141cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent inspection conducted on 29 December 2022. At 36,950 miles, the car passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This indicates a high standard of mechanical presentation at the time of testing, suggesting that the vehicle met all safety and emissions requirements without requiring immediate remedial work. The recorded mileage of 36,950 miles over an 89-year lifespan averages out to a mere 415 miles per year. This exceptionally low usage pattern suggests the vehicle is likely used for fair-weather outings or kept in storage rather than daily commuting. However, the gap of over three years since the last recorded test in 2022 means the current MOT status is expired, and the data does not account for the potential degradation of rubber components or fluids during long periods of inactivity. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the structural integrity and chassis, as low-mileage vintage vehicles are prone to hidden corrosion and seized components from sitting stationary. The tester should check for binding calipers, perished suspension bushes, and degraded brake lines which often fail regardless of low mileage readings. Given the lack of previous advisories in the final record, the focus should remain on verifying that the vehicle has not suffered from environmental degradation since the 2022 pass.
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BS 1626 Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2022
  • 36,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

BS 1626 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 15:15
MOT Analysis

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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1937 Ford Unknown (BS 1626) between December 2022 and December 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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