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657 BKG

1982 Ford Zephyr

Blue Petrol 2633cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,094 mi
Last recorded51,094 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
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Vehicle Details

Registration657 BKG
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,633cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 51,094 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 50,951 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 50,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2017 50,649 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,621 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 505,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vehicle chassis section and streel brakepipes are underseald slight wear in all steering joints components

Pass 12 May 2012 48,856 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 45,160 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,711 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 45,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2006 41,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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657 BKG is a 1982 Ford Zephyr in Blue with a 2,633cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 657 BKG, 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 44 years old, this Ford Zephyr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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657 BKG is a 1982 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 1 May 1982.

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