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DBJ 461C

1965 Ford Zephyr

Yellow Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,985 mi
Last recorded56,985 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1965 Ford Zephyr52,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBJ 461C
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1965
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 56,985 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 56,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 56,791 miles

1 slight play in n/s and o/s front treack control arm bushs

Pass 22 Sep 2007 56,330 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 56,177 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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DBJ 461C is a 1965 Ford Zephyr in Yellow with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1965 Ford Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 52,305 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 DBJ 461C, 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 61 years old, this Ford Zephyr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DBJ 461C registered?

DBJ 461C is a 1965 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 1 April 1965.

Is DBJ 461C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBJ 461C shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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