£2,900 (Est: £2,000 - £3,000)
1953 FORD PREFECT
Mathewsons • UK • 17 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£2,900 (Est: £2,000 - £3,000)
1953 FORD PREFECT
UK • 17 Apr 2026 • Lot 678
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Ford Prefect has undergone significant restoration, with work done on the doors, boot, wings, and more. It has an upgraded 12 volt negative earth system and stainless steel exhaust, but comes with limited paperwork.
Condition
6
The car has had a lot of restoration work done, including new doors, boot, wings, petrol tank, water pump, radiator, upholstery, and tyres. However, the listing also notes that there is no other paperwork besides the current V5 present, suggesting that there might be some aspects of the car that are not fully documented. This suggests that while much work has been done, there may be some wear and tear and it may require some reconditioning.
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83,527 miles (via 2006 MOT)
1953
Auction
FSJ 704
United Kingdom
£2,900 (Est: £2,000 - £3,000)
1953 FORD PREFECT
Mathewsons • UK • 17 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Mileage: Please refer to the photos for mileage showing Make: FORD Model: PREFECT Registration: FSJ 704
Engine Size (cc): 1172 Year of Manufacture: 1953 Date First Registered: 07/03/1953 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 8 April 2026 - Tuesday 14 April 2026.
Price Analysis vs Other Prefects
£850
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,190
Median Price (Since 2020)
£10,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 16th May 2007
Latest MOT mileage:
83,527 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 17th May 2006, 83,527 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Entered:
- low effort near side rear
- all tyre,s perrished
- slight play in front king pin,s
- slight play in all wheel bearing,s
MOT Mileage Trend
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Auction House Headquarters
Mathewsons
Pickering Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7LH
Operating from Pickering, North Yorkshire, Mathewsons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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