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KDL 104

1953 Ford Zephyr

Blue Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,863 mi
Last recorded35,863 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1953 Ford Zephyr42,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDL 104
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1953
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2020 35,863 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 35,161 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 32,132 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 28,895 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 24,678 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 18,898 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 18,472 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 18,459 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 17,464 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 17,163 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 55,026 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 55,026 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 55,026 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 55,026 miles

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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KDL 104 is a 1953 Ford Zephyr in Blue with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1953 Ford Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 42,431 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 KDL 104, 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 73 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 KDL 104 registered?

KDL 104 is a 1953 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 11 September 1953.

Is KDL 104 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDL 104 shows 14 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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