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A827 MWD

1984 Ford Zephyr

Black Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,105 mi
Last recorded52,105 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA827 MWD
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 52,105 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

no seat belts fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 51,243 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 51,214 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 50,818 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 50,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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A827 MWD is a 1984 Ford Zephyr in Black with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A827 MWD, 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 42 years old, this Ford Zephyr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A827 MWD registered?

A827 MWD is a 1984 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 1 February 1984.

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