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HGW 143C

1965 Ford Zephyr

Blue Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98 mi
Last recorded98 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 1965 Ford Zephyr52,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGW 143C
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 98 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 98 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 98,604 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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HGW 143C is a 1965 Ford Zephyr in Blue with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1965 Ford Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 52,305 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 HGW 143C, 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 61 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 HGW 143C registered?

HGW 143C is a 1965 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 30 June 1965.

Is HGW 143C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGW 143C shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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