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BBY 880H

1970 Ford Zephyr

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,670 mi
Last recorded77,670 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1970 Ford Zephyr55,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBY 880H
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 77,670 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 77,606 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 77,491 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 77,405 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 77,302 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 77,209 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 77,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering box cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 May 2006 77,063 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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BBY 880H is a 1970 Ford Zephyr in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1970 Ford Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 55,732 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 BBY 880H, 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 56 years old, this Ford Zephyr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BBY 880H registered?

BBY 880H is a 1970 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 20 March 1970.

Is BBY 880H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBY 880H shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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