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1949 Ford Prefect 1.2L Petrol · KOB 526

KOB 526

1949 Ford Prefect (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1949. Recorded mileage 62,606 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FORD PREFECT
Year / Origin
1949 · Northampton
MOT Status
Valid until 22/04/2026
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
62,606 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/04/2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1949
Engine
1172cc

KOB 526 Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2025
  • 62,606 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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! Older vehicle
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KOB 526 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Sept 2026, 03:49
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1949 Ford Prefect (KOB 526) between April 2025 and April 2025.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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.

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ADVISORY

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