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1955 FORD ZEPHYR2.3L Petrol

863 XVF

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Considering this 1955 FORD ZEPHYR? It's a Petrol with a 2262cc engine showing 50,917 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 13/10/2022
Tax
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
1955
Engine
2262cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Ford Zephyr passed its most recent MOT on 14 October 2021 at 50,917 miles with no defects recorded, so the available maintenance trend reads as stable on paper. A single clean pass gives no evidence of worsening faults or recurring advisories across the recorded history. The odometer shows 50,917 miles against a build date of 1955, an average of roughly 717 miles per year. The lone MOT entry at 50,917 miles in October 2021 means no earlier or later tests appear in the supplied record, leaving a near six-year gap to today's date of 8 July 2026. Such low annual use over 71 years suggests long resting periods rather than steady road wear, though the sparse data prevents confirmation of consistent care. A buyer should not treat the 2021 clean pass as current roadworthiness. With the car untaxed and untested for close to six years, inspect structural integrity for corrosion on chassis rails, sills, and floor pans where standing moisture builds. Check suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake components for perishing from inactivity. Verify the braking system for seized calipers or cracked flexible hoses and confirm exhaust emissions still meet standards for a vehicle of this era. Given the age and dormant interval, a professional pre-purchase inspection remains essential before any commitment.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Ford Zephyr passed its most recent MOT on 14 October 2021 at 50,917 miles with no defects recorded, so the available maintenance trend reads as stable on paper. A single clean pass gives no evidence of worsening faults or recurring advisories across the recorded history. The odometer shows 50,917 miles against a build date of 1955, an average of roughly 717 miles per year. The lone MOT entry at 50,917 miles in October 2021 means no earlier or later tests appear in the supplied record, leaving a near six-year gap to today's date of 8 July 2026. Such low annual use over 71 years suggests long resting periods rather than steady road wear, though the sparse data prevents confirmation of consistent care. A buyer should not treat the 2021 clean pass as current roadworthiness. With the car untaxed and untested for close to six years, inspect structural integrity for corrosion on chassis rails, sills, and floor pans where standing moisture builds. Check suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake components for perishing from inactivity. Verify the braking system for seized calipers or cracked flexible hoses and confirm exhaust emissions still meet standards for a vehicle of this era. Given the age and dormant interval, a professional pre-purchase inspection remains essential before any commitment.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Ford Zephyr (863 XVF) from 1955 show a total of 1 MOT test between October 2021 and October 2021.

With 1 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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