MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front shock absorbers are siezed resulting in no suspension movement.
How Reliable is the Ford Zephyr?
Based on 6,075 MOT tests across 892 vehicles.
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SFO 449 is a 1959 Ford Zephyr in Black with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1959 Ford Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 44,402 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 SFO 449, 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 67 years old, this Ford Zephyr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SFO 449 registered?
SFO 449 is a 1959 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 10 November 1959.
Is SFO 449 safe to buy?
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