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DFH 700A

1988 Ford Zephyr

Blue Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,027 mi
Last recorded77,027 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFH 700A
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 May 2010 77,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 76,964 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 76,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 76,920 miles

under side of vehicle and nearside & offside under wings heavily undersealed

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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DFH 700A is a 1988 Ford Zephyr in Blue with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DFH 700A, 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 38 years old, this Ford Zephyr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DFH 700A registered?

DFH 700A is a 1988 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 15 August 1988.

Is DFH 700A safe to buy?

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