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273 PTO

1962 Ford Zephyr

Blue Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,822 mi
Last recorded38,822 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1962 Ford Zephyr57,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration273 PTO
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 38,822 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play steering idler (2.1.5)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 38,822 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam stays on (1.7.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play steering idler (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 38,726 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside and Offside rear back plates appear damp

Pass 16 Apr 2014 38,687 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 38,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering box fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 38,056 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 37,006 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear dif has a misting of oil

slight corrosion to floor o/s/f

Fail 10 Dec 2009 37,004 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear dif has a misting of oil

Pass 23 Dec 2008 34,667 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 34,667 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

front bump stops missing

Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,091 miles

Coolant leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,989 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Zephyr?

Based on 6,075 MOT tests across 892 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
387
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
892
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 277
brake binding 199
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 184
parking brake recording little or no effort 159
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 156
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273 PTO is a 1962 Ford Zephyr in Blue with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1962 Ford Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 57,767 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Zephyr fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 277 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 273 PTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Zephyr typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 64 years old, this Ford Zephyr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 273 PTO registered?

273 PTO is a 1962 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 25 July 1962.

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