1955 Ford Prefect 1.2L Petrol · SLJ 980
1955 Ford Prefect (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19/11/1955. Recorded mileage 85,407 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD PREFECT
- Year / Origin
- 1955 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,407 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1955
- Engine
- 1172cc
SLJ 980 Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2024
- 85,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 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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SLJ 980 Mileage History
- 31/05/200674,462 mi
- 30/05/200774,972 mi+510 mi
- 01/06/200774,972 mi
- 07/05/200875,462 mi+490 mi
- 08/05/200975,890 mi+428 mi
- 08/05/201076,238 mi+348 mi
- 05/05/201176,588 mi+350 mi
- 14/05/201276,787 mi+199 mi
- 20/09/201377,200 mi+413 mi
- 30/09/201377,200 mi
- 10/09/201478,278 mi+1,078 mi
- 15/09/201579,475 mi+1,197 mi
- 12/09/201680,367 mi+892 mi
- 11/09/201782,030 mi+1,663 mi
- 28/09/201883,040 mi+1,010 mi
- 27/09/201983,696 mi+656 mi
- 29/09/202083,838 mi+142 mi
- 30/09/202184,467 mi+629 mi
- 04/10/202284,766 mi+299 mi
- 03/10/202485,379 mi+613 mi
- 10/10/202485,407 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 596 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
SLJ 980 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1955 Ford Prefect (SLJ 980) between May 2006 and October 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.