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XOO 393

1962 Ford Zephyr

Green Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,756 mi
Last recorded17,756 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1962 Ford Zephyr57,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOO 393
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 17,756 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 15,648 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 12,840 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 12,791 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 12,771 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 12,432 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 12,173 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 11,947 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 11,328 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 11,135 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 10,639 miles

n/s and o/s/r chassis corroding

slight play in steering

Pass 13 Jul 2006 10,084 miles

o/s/f strut top corroding

rear chassis corroding around anti roll dampers

slight play in steering box

Fail 7 Jul 2006 9,984 miles

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

o/s/f strut top corroding

play in steering box

rear chassis corroding around anti roll dampers

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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XOO 393 is a 1962 Ford Zephyr in Green with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1962 Ford Zephyr models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 57,767 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 XOO 393, 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 64 years old, this Ford Zephyr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XOO 393 registered?

XOO 393 is a 1962 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 16 July 1962.

Is XOO 393 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOO 393 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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