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BNE 273B

1971 Ford Zephyr

White Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

4,777 mi
Last recorded4,777 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2006
Typical for 1971 Ford Zephyr50,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNE 273B
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2006 4,777 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 4,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear road springs weak

Fail 10 May 2006 4,773 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BNE 273B is a 1971 Ford Zephyr in White with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1971 Ford Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 50,007 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 BNE 273B, 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 55 years old, this Ford Zephyr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BNE 273B?

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What year was BNE 273B registered?

BNE 273B is a 1971 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is BNE 273B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNE 273B shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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