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OLC 792L

1972 Ford Zephyr

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,289 mi
Last recorded71,289 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 1972 Ford Zephyr62,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLC 792L
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 71,289 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 71,289 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 71,105 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 70,963 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

repair carried out to n/s/f inner flitch.

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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OLC 792L is a 1972 Ford Zephyr in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 OLC 792L, 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 OLC 792L?

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What year was OLC 792L registered?

OLC 792L is a 1972 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 16 October 1972.

Is OLC 792L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLC 792L 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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