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URP 656H

1970 Ford Zephyr

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,228 mi
Last recorded98,228 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1970 Ford Zephyr55,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURP 656H
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 98,228 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 97,593 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 97,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 96,717 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 96,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 94,945 miles

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

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

slight damage to front no plate

Pass 16 Mar 2009 94,945 miles

slight damage to front no plate

Pass 12 Mar 2008 93,203 miles

slight damage to front no plate

Fail 12 Mar 2008 93,203 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight damage to front no plate

Pass 27 Mar 2007 90,816 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

crack in front reg plate

diff very noisey

handbrake travel

play in indicator switch

play in steering box

play in steering cowling

play in wiper linkage

Fail 27 Mar 2007 90,816 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

crack in front reg plate

diff very noisey

handbrake travel

play in indicator switch

play in steering box

play in steering cowling

play in wiper linkage

Fail 8 Jan 2007 90,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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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URP 656H is a 1970 Ford Zephyr in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 URP 656H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was URP 656H registered?

URP 656H is a 1970 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 5 January 1970.

Is URP 656H safe to buy?

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