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DDG 842J

1970 Ford Zephyr

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,207 mi
Last recorded63,207 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1970 Ford Zephyr55,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDG 842J
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 63,207 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 61,940 miles

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

all under body freshly under sealed

offside front chassis corroded but not within a pescribed area

Pass 18 Aug 2006 61,394 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 61,394 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

some play steering box

Pass 21 Dec 2005 61,037 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 61,037 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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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DDG 842J is a 1970 Ford Zephyr in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DDG 842J, 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 DDG 842J registered?

DDG 842J is a 1970 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is DDG 842J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDG 842J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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