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MHK 393J

1971 Ford Zephyr

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,430 mi
Last recorded95,430 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Zephyr50,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHK 393J
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 95,430 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 94,117 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 93,583 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 93,583 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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MHK 393J is a 1971 Ford Zephyr in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MHK 393J, 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 MHK 393J registered?

MHK 393J is a 1971 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 2 February 1971.

Is MHK 393J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHK 393J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MHK 393J have outstanding finance?

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