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WPJ 820

1955 Ford Zephyr

Red Petrol 2263cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,134 mi
Last recorded22,134 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1955 Ford Zephyr28,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPJ 820
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1955
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,263cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 22,134 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 21,399 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 21,399 miles

Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 21,321 miles

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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WPJ 820 is a 1955 Ford Zephyr in Red with a 2,263cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1955 Ford Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 28,416 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 WPJ 820, 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 71 years old, this Ford Zephyr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of WPJ 820?

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What year was WPJ 820 registered?

WPJ 820 is a 1955 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 29 March 1955.

Is WPJ 820 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPJ 820 shows 4 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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