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PEU 78F

1990 Ford Zephyr

Bronze Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,598 mi
Last recorded25,598 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEU 78F
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 25,598 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 25,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 24,873 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,673 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 21 Jun 2014 23,958 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 9 Jun 2014 23,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,462 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 23,379 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 23,364 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 23,347 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 22,983 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 22,771 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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PEU 78F is a 1990 Ford Zephyr in Bronze with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PEU 78F, 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 36 years old, this Ford Zephyr is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PEU 78F registered?

PEU 78F is a 1990 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 11 April 1990.

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