CarVerify

Free Car Check

ORU 521

1954 Ford Zephyr

Beige Petrol 2262cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,695 mi
Last recorded87,695 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1954 Ford Zephyr59,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationORU 521
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1954
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 87,695 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 87,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 87,249 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 87,244 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire carburetor (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box sector shaft worn to the extent that functionality is affected (2.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 87,148 miles

All tyres out of date (2015)

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 87,148 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage loose Bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached Drop arm severely worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres out of date (2015)

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 87,074 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler box slight play

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2012 86,165 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 85,874 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 85,626 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 85,443 miles

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

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

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
Full Ford Zephyr reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ORU 521 is a 1954 Ford Zephyr in Beige with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ORU 521, 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

How do I check the history of ORU 521?

You can check the full history of ORU 521 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ORU 521 registered?

ORU 521 is a 1954 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 12 June 1954.

Is ORU 521 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORU 521 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ORU 521 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ORU 521. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.