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PLJ 896

1954 Ford Zephyr

Grey Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,415 mi
Last recorded77,415 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1954 Ford Zephyr59,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLJ 896
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1954
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2012 77,415 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 75,166 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

whole of underside of vehicle heavily under silled

Pass 21 Jul 2010 75,135 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 75,122 miles

both rear inner wheel arches rusted through,not a perscribed area

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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PLJ 896 is a 1954 Ford Zephyr in Grey with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1954 Ford Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 59,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLJ 896, 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 72 years old, this Ford Zephyr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PLJ 896 registered?

PLJ 896 is a 1954 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 2 December 1954.

Is PLJ 896 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLJ 896 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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