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GTY 596

1954 Ford Zephyr

Black Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,879 mi
Last recorded61,879 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1954 Ford Zephyr59,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTY 596
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2018 61,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 60,924 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/f chassis rail

Pass 23 Jan 2016 60,174 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,922 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 59,484 miles

light corrosion to lower of n/s doors & both rear wing lower panels.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 58,287 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,879 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both wiper blades split.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 57,391 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 57,244 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 57,095 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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GTY 596 is a 1954 Ford Zephyr in Black with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1954 Ford Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 59,922 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 GTY 596, 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 72 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 GTY 596 registered?

GTY 596 is a 1954 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 25 March 1954.

Is GTY 596 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTY 596 shows 11 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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