1952 Ford Prefect 1.2L Petrol · FSJ 779
1952 Ford Prefect (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1952. Recorded mileage 71,307 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD PREFECT
- Year / Origin
- 1952 · Lincoln
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/09/2022
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,307 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1952
- Engine
- 1172cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
FSJ 779 Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2021
- 71,307 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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FSJ 779 Mileage History
- 03/09/202171,306 mi
- 06/09/202171,307 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 117 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
FSJ 779 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 1952 Ford Prefect (FSJ 779) between September 2021 and September 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 September 2021 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 (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle both axles out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Steering lock stop missing both front wheels fouling on shock absorbers on full lock (2.1.4 (b))”; “Intermediate drop arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected drag link from steering box to track bar badly be”.
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