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HYP 736K

1972 Ford Zephyr

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,206 mi
Last recorded68,206 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Ford Zephyr62,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYP 736K
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,206 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 66,664 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 62,769 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 59,379 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 59,335 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 56,798 miles

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,293 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 51,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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HYP 736K is a 1972 Ford Zephyr in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HYP 736K, 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

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What year was HYP 736K registered?

HYP 736K is a 1972 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is HYP 736K safe to buy?

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