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493 YPA

1962 Ford Zephyr

Green Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,058 mi
Last recorded98,058 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1962 Ford Zephyr57,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration493 YPA
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 98,058 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil leak

Offside Rear inner wing corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2017 98,058 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear hub oil leak

Offside Rear inner wing corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 97,595 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 97,550 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 96,522 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 955,775 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

over heating diff oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2008 95,775 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

over heating diff oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2007 93,742 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front panel corroded not structural

Fail 20 Dec 2007 93,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front panel corroded not structural

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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493 YPA is a 1962 Ford Zephyr in Green with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 493 YPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 493 YPA registered?

493 YPA is a 1962 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 8 May 1962.

Is 493 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 493 YPA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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