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309 CLC

1961 Ford Zephyr

Blue Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,922 mi
Last recorded21,922 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1961 Ford Zephyr54,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration309 CLC
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 May 2014 21,922 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 21,858 miles

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

o/s suspenshion low

Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,220 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 21,085 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 20,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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309 CLC is a 1961 Ford Zephyr in Blue with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Ford Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 54,745 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 309 CLC, 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 65 years old, this Ford Zephyr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 309 CLC registered?

309 CLC is a 1961 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 4 July 1961.

Is 309 CLC safe to buy?

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