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BSK 497

1991 Ford Zephyr

White Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,219 mi
Last recorded17,219 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSK 497
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 17,219 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 14,313 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 May 2017 14,312 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 May 2016 13,159 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 13,057 miles

off side track rod end ball joint lift

Pass 1 Oct 2013 12,671 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 12,305 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on front brake disc`s

Pass 16 Apr 2012 123,051 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 11,762 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 11,223 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 9,977 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 8,560 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 8,406 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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BSK 497 is a 1991 Ford Zephyr in White with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BSK 497, 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 35 years old, this Ford Zephyr is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BSK 497 registered?

BSK 497 is a 1991 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 15 February 1991.

Is BSK 497 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSK 497 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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