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DSU 233

1987 Ford Zephyr

Blue Petrol 2344cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,543 mi
Last recorded37,543 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSU 233
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,344cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,543 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 37,543 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 37,253 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 37,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 37,011 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 37,011 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 36,833 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 36,805 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 36,693 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 36,693 miles

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

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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DSU 233 is a 1987 Ford Zephyr in Blue with a 2,344cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DSU 233, 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 39 years old, this Ford Zephyr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DSU 233 registered?

DSU 233 is a 1987 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is DSU 233 safe to buy?

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