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ECG 800K

1972 Ford Zephyr

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,408 mi
Last recorded37,408 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1972 Ford Zephyr62,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECG 800K
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 37,408 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

underside of car verey rusty n s floor o s floor tosill

Fail 5 Feb 2009 37,403 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n s f outriger coroded

Pass 19 Jul 2007 35,662 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,955 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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ECG 800K is a 1972 Ford Zephyr in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Ford Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 62,137 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 ECG 800K, 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 54 years old, this Ford Zephyr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ECG 800K registered?

ECG 800K is a 1972 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is ECG 800K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECG 800K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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