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FXE 620J

1971 Ford Zephyr

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

524 mi
Last recorded524 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Zephyr50,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXE 620J
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 524 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise heavily undersealed

advise old repaires

Pass 16 Dec 2013 489 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 489 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 489 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 489 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 245 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 228 miles

Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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FXE 620J is a 1971 Ford Zephyr in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FXE 620J, 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

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What year was FXE 620J registered?

FXE 620J is a 1971 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 14 June 1971.

Is FXE 620J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FXE 620J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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