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601 KFM

1959 Ford Zephyr

Yellow Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,340 mi
Last recorded77,340 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1959 Ford Zephyr44,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration601 KFM
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1959
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2013 77,340 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 77,150 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 76,858 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 76,858 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 76,395 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 76,037 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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601 KFM is a 1959 Ford Zephyr in Yellow with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Ford Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 44,402 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 601 KFM, 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 67 years old, this Ford Zephyr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 601 KFM registered?

601 KFM is a 1959 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 8 April 1959.

Is 601 KFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 601 KFM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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