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TDH 559

1954 Ford Zephyr

Cream Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,426 mi
Last recorded29,426 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1954 Ford Zephyr59,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDH 559
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1954
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,426 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 29,426 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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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TDH 559 is a 1954 Ford Zephyr in Cream with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TDH 559, 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 TDH 559 registered?

TDH 559 is a 1954 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 31 December 1954.

Is TDH 559 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDH 559 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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