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EOU 820K

1972 Ford Zephyr

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,638 mi
Last recorded37,638 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1972 Ford Zephyr62,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOU 820K
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,638 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 37,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 36,940 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 36,940 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

rear bumper missing

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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EOU 820K is a 1972 Ford Zephyr in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EOU 820K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EOU 820K?

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What year was EOU 820K registered?

EOU 820K is a 1972 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 24 February 1972.

Is EOU 820K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOU 820K shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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