MOT Status
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62,206 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear slight oil leak and low damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
rear brakes binding slightly by hand
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
oil leak
slight play in steering box
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Zephyr?
Based on 6,075 MOT tests across 892 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PFO 524 is a 1961 Ford Zephyr in Maroon with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1961 Ford Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 54,745 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 PFO 524, 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 65 years old, this Ford Zephyr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was PFO 524 registered?
PFO 524 is a 1961 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 21 April 1961.
Is PFO 524 safe to buy?
The MOT history for PFO 524 shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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