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BFW 469B

1984 Ford Zephyr

Blue Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,180 mi
Last recorded78,180 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 469B
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 78,180 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,832 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low edges

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

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

Offside Front slight noise wheel bearing

Pass 24 Aug 2015 77,519 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 77,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside outrigger corroded

nearside rear hub seal weeping

Pass 25 Jul 2013 76,848 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both b posts have corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2013 76,848 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both b posts have corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2012 76,848 miles

front suspension bushes starting to perish

general light corrosion

steering ball joint has slight play detected at offside wheel

unable to fully inspect welding and brake pipe condition due to underseal

Pass 29 Jul 2011 76,848 miles

ball joint on offside steering arm has slight play

brake pipes have coating so unable to fully inspect

general corrosion to chassis and underbody

unable to fully inspect welding due to seam and under seal

Pass 15 Jul 2010 76,848 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both outer sills corroded

both wiper blades starting to split

cant see welding due to underseal

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 27 Jul 2009 76,615 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 74,750 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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BFW 469B is a 1984 Ford Zephyr in Blue with a 2,553cc 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 BFW 469B, 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 BFW 469B registered?

BFW 469B is a 1984 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 1 October 1984.

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