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404 BMH

1954 Ford Zephyr

Blue Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,448 mi
Last recorded87,448 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1954 Ford Zephyr59,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration404 BMH
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1954
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 87,448 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 87,448 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 86,815 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2007 86,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 86,772 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 85,899 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 64,300 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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404 BMH is a 1954 Ford Zephyr in Blue with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1954 Ford Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 59,922 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 404 BMH, 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 72 years old, this Ford Zephyr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 404 BMH registered?

404 BMH is a 1954 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 10 June 1954.

Is 404 BMH safe to buy?

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