1953 Ford Popular 3.5L Petrol · KAS 875
1953 Ford Popular (3.5L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1953. Recorded mileage 4,180 miles. MOT valid until 29/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD POPULAR
- Year / Origin
- 1953 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1953
- Engine
- 3500cc
KAS 875 Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 4,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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: Good
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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KAS 875 Mileage History
- 13/07/20164 mi
- 11/07/2017482 mi+478 mi
- 11/07/2017483 mi+1 mi
- 09/07/2018504 mi+21 mi
- 09/07/2018504 mi
- 24/06/2019505 mi+1 mi
- 24/06/2019505 mi
- 19/04/20215,182 mi+4,677 mi
- 17/06/2022621 mi-4,561 mi
- 04/07/20231,311 mi+690 mi
- 01/07/20253,056 mi+1,745 mi
- 30/06/20264,180 mi+1,124 mi
Average of roughly 419 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
KAS 875 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1953 Ford Popular (KAS 875) between July 2016 and June 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))”.
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