1959 Ford Diesel · GCC 3
1959 Ford (diesel). First registered 01/06/1959. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD
- Year / Origin
- 1959 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/11/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1959
- Engine
- ---
GCC 3 Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2023
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 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: 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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GCC 3 Mileage History
- 12/09/200644,742 mi
- 21/09/200648,818 mi+4,076 mi
- 31/08/200745,211 mi-3,607 mi
- 09/07/20180 mi-45,211 mi
- 26/07/20180 mi
- 10/07/20190 mi
Average of roughly -3,489 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GCC 3 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1959 Ford Unknown (GCC 3) between September 2006 and November 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). 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: “All Roller Brake Test Machines: With the service brake fully applied: the specified brake effort is not met. (71.1.d.v)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.5a)”.
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