1961 Ford Zephyr 2.6L Petrol · 12 CXL
1961 Ford Zephyr (2.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 1961. Recorded mileage 8,723 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ZEPHYR
- Year / Origin
- 1961
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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12 CXL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 8,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
12 CXL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1961 Ford Zephyr (12 CXL) between May 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
12 CXL Mileage History
- 09/05/200688,878 mi
- 20/04/200791,229 mi+2,351 mi
- 06/05/200893,148 mi+1,919 mi
- 22/04/200995,022 mi+1,874 mi
- 30/04/201096,214 mi+1,192 mi
- 18/04/201198,200 mi+1,986 mi
- 27/04/201299,986 mi+1,786 mi
- 22/04/20131,212 mi-98,774 mi
- 30/04/20141,942 mi+730 mi
- 17/04/20152,710 mi+768 mi
- 18/04/20163,283 mi+573 mi
- 21/04/20173,908 mi+625 mi
- 18/04/20184,704 mi+796 mi
- 02/05/20195,952 mi+1,248 mi
- 11/09/20206,456 mi+504 mi
- 18/08/20216,978 mi+522 mi
- 23/08/20227,499 mi+521 mi
- 21/08/20237,876 mi+377 mi
- 28/08/20248,199 mi+323 mi
- 18/08/20258,445 mi+246 mi
- 24/08/20268,723 mi+278 mi
Average of roughly -3,950 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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