MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
650 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.B.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight play in steering linkages
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Zephyr?
Based on 6,075 MOT tests across 892 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TEL 801 is a 1956 Ford Zephyr in Green with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1956 Ford Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 85,870 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 TEL 801, 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 70 years old, this Ford Zephyr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TEL 801 registered?
TEL 801 is a 1956 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 6 April 1956.
Is TEL 801 safe to buy?
The MOT history for TEL 801 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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