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YNF 157A

1971 Ford Zephyr

Green Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,832 mi
Last recorded80,832 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 Ford Zephyr50,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNF 157A
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 80,832 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 80,516 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 80,501 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 80,085 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 79,480 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 79,012 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 78,930 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 78,999 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 78,877 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 78,849 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 78,672 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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YNF 157A is a 1971 Ford Zephyr in Green with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1971 Ford Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 50,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YNF 157A, 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 55 years old, this Ford Zephyr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YNF 157A?

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What year was YNF 157A registered?

YNF 157A is a 1971 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is YNF 157A safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNF 157A shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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