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PTM 606J

1970 Ford Zephyr

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,482 mi
Last recorded13,482 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Zephyr55,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTM 606J
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 13,482 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

front anti roll bar brackets not lock tabbed

oil leak from back axle

Fail 3 Feb 2017 13,482 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

front antiroll bar brackets not lock tabbed

oil eak from rear axle

Pass 2 Feb 2016 11,491 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 9,710 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

this vehicle has been heavily under sealed

Fail 6 Dec 2014 9,670 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 9,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak from steering box

under body been painted

Pass 4 Sep 2008 9,598 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 94,786 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 94,765 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 9,117 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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PTM 606J is a 1970 Ford Zephyr in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1970 Ford Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 55,732 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 PTM 606J, 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 56 years old, this Ford Zephyr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PTM 606J registered?

PTM 606J is a 1970 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 23 November 1970.

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