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MHN 815K

1972 Ford Zephyr

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,495 mi
Last recorded63,495 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 Ford Zephyr62,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHN 815K
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 63,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body undersealed

Fail 25 Jul 2020 63,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

body undersealed

Pass 30 May 2018 63,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 8 May 2017 63,198 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 63,117 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 62,891 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 62,531 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 62,523 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 62,349 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 62,348 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,926 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 61,044 miles

slight exhaust leak at manifold

Fail 17 Jul 2009 61,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight exhaust leak at manifold

Pass 17 Jul 2008 60,645 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 60,426 miles

offside rear hand and foot brake can do with attention

Pass 25 Sep 2006 59,921 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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MHN 815K is a 1972 Ford Zephyr in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MHN 815K, 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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MHN 815K is a 1972 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 5 May 1972.

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