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TSY 303

1995 Ford Zephyr

Maroon Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,880 mi
Last recorded86,880 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSY 303
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 86,880 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 86,878 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 86,275 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 85,445 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 85,445 miles

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 81,625 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 81,603 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 80,321 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 80,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 79,368 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 78,194 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 97,701 miles

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

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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TSY 303 is a 1995 Ford Zephyr in Maroon with a 2,553cc 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 TSY 303, 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 31 years old, this Ford Zephyr is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TSY 303 registered?

TSY 303 is a 1995 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 7 August 1995.

Is TSY 303 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSY 303 shows 12 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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