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892 BUC

1987 Ford Zephyr

Grey Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,527 mi
Last recorded71,527 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration892 BUC
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 71,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting perished

rear brakes sticking slightly

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting perished

rear brakes sticking slightly

slight play in steering idler

Fail 5 Jun 2014 70,568 miles

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

exhaust front mounting perished

play in steering idler arm

slight play in steering box

slight roughness in n/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 70,568 miles

exhaust front mounting perished

play in steering idler arm

slight play in steering box

slight roughness in n/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 1 Jun 2013 70,153 miles

n/s handbrake requires adjustment or repair

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in n/s steering idler

slight play in steering box

Pass 28 May 2012 69,980 miles

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

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

slight lift in steering box

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 24 May 2011 69,663 miles

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 May 2010 69,286 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 69,286 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 68,640 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 68,640 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 68,613 miles

Battery insecure

slight lift in steering box

slight play in steering idler

Fail 16 May 2008 68,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Battery insecure

slight lift in steering box

slight play in steering idler

Pass 9 Jun 2006 68,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight binding on n/sf and both rear brakes

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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892 BUC is a 1987 Ford Zephyr in Grey with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 892 BUC, 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 39 years old, this Ford Zephyr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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892 BUC is a 1987 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 3 August 1987.

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