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XLF 517

1979 Ford Zephyr

Blue Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,291 mi
Last recorded77,291 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLF 517
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 77,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 77,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 77,257 miles

wear in steering idler bushes

Fail 21 May 2010 77,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

wear in steering idler bushes

Pass 26 May 2009 77,218 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR ARCH CORRODING

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

UNDERSIDE OF CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED ALL APPEAR OK

WIPERS POOR

Pass 5 Jun 2008 76,406 miles

o/s inner track rod end worn to acceptable limit, n/s inner track rod end worn

Pass 5 Jun 2007 76,125 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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XLF 517 is a 1979 Ford Zephyr in Blue with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XLF 517, 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 47 years old, this Ford Zephyr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XLF 517 registered?

XLF 517 is a 1979 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 25 September 1979.

Is XLF 517 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLF 517 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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