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653 UYK

1956 Ford Zephyr

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,192 mi
Last recorded72,192 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1956 Ford Zephyr85,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration653 UYK
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,192 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 73,907 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 73,861 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 73,214 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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653 UYK is a 1956 Ford Zephyr in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1956 Ford Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 85,870 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 653 UYK, 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 70 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 653 UYK registered?

653 UYK is a 1956 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 24 July 1956.

Is 653 UYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 653 UYK shows 4 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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