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MSV 571

1986 Ford Zephyr

Yellow Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

48,928 mi
Last recorded48,928 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSV 571
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,928 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 48,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

steering joints worn, chassis , floor & A posts.

Fail 9 Aug 2005 48,919 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

several other under-body sections corroded but not structural efficient only at time of test.

slight play in steering box and n/s front steering idler.

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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MSV 571 is a 1986 Ford Zephyr in Yellow with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 MSV 571, 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 40 years old, this Ford Zephyr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MSV 571 registered?

MSV 571 is a 1986 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 18 July 1986.

Is MSV 571 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSV 571 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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