MOT Status
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87,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
All tyres out of date (2015)
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
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All tyres out of date (2015)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))
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))
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.
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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.
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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.
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