Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1953 Ford Popular 3.5L Petrol · KAS 875

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
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29/06/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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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 Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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KAS 875 Mileage History

  1. 13/07/20164 mi
  2. 11/07/2017482 mi+478 mi
  3. 11/07/2017483 mi+1 mi
  4. 09/07/2018504 mi+21 mi
  5. 09/07/2018504 mi
  6. 24/06/2019505 mi+1 mi
  7. 24/06/2019505 mi
  8. 19/04/20215,182 mi+4,677 mi
  9. 17/06/2022621 mi-4,561 mi
  10. 04/07/20231,311 mi+690 mi
  11. 01/07/20253,056 mi+1,745 mi
  12. 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

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 15:01
MOT Analysis

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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