1962 Ford Popular MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Popular models manufactured in 1962, based on 332 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
This page shows all Popular cars tested in 1962. Want to see how cars built in 1962 hold up over time?
View 1962 Ford Popular vintage page → (87.1% current pass rate)1962 Ford Popular MOT Analysis
The 1962 Ford Popular has an MOT pass rate of 82.2% based on 332 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 45,031 miles on the odometer. With a 17.8% failure rate, the 1962 Popular is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1962 Ford Popular is Identification of the vehicle, responsible for 0.6% of failures. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs range from £10–50. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the second most common issue at 0.3%. Road Wheels follows at 0.3%.
Top failures specific to 1962 models only. The overall Popular page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.6% | 2 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 0.3% | 1 |
| 3 | Road Wheels | 0.3% | 1 |
| 4 | Tyres | 0.3% | 1 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.3% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 45,031 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.13 | 0.6% | 2 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 0.07 | 0.3% | 1 |
| Wheels | 0.07 | 0.3% | 1 |
| Tyres | 0.07 | 0.3% | 1 |
| Brakes | 0.07 | 0.3% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1962 Ford Popular has an MOT pass rate of 82.2% based on 332 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 45,031 miles on the odometer. With a 17.8% failure rate, the 1962 Popular is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1962 Ford Popular, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to identification of the vehicle: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing. With relatively low average mileage of 45,031 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Identification of the vehicle — 0.6% of failures
Identification of the vehicle issues account for 0.6% of MOT failures on 1962 Ford Popular models. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs: £10–50. Pre-MOT check: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 0.3% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 1962 Ford Popular models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Road Wheels — 0.3% of failures
Road Wheels issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 1962 Ford Popular models. Wheel failures include cracked or severely corroded alloy wheels, missing or loose wheel nuts, and wheels that are insecurely attached. These are safety-critical and relatively rare compared to tyre failures. Typical repair costs: £100–400 per wheel. Pre-MOT check: Visually inspect wheels for cracks, especially around the spokes and rim. Check that all wheel nuts are present and tightened. Look for signs of impact damage on alloy wheels.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.