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MOT reliability

Ford Zepher 6

3 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Ford Zepher 6 vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Ford Zepher 6 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,940 miles.

3
Vehicles
27
MOT tests
268
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Ford Zepher 6 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Ford Zepher 6 MOT tests:

  • Other100%
  • Brakes14%
  • Steering14%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Ford Zepher 6 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Zepher 6 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (3 times)
  2. Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
  3. Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1) (3 times)
  4. Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  6. Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) (2 times)
  7. Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (2 times)
  8. Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  9. Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
  11. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  12. Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  14. floor by seat mounts corroded (1 times)
  15. Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)

Ford Zepher 6 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1964 2 19 79% 42,225
1963 1 8 88% 35,369

Ford Zepher 6 reliability FAQ

Across 3 Ford Zepher 6 vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Ford Zepher 6 MOT issues are: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a); Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1).

The typical Ford Zepher 6 in our data has covered around 39,940 miles.

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