1956 Ford Zephyr 2.6L Petrol · 254 CFM
1956 Ford Zephyr (2.6L, petrol). First registered 07/11/1956. Recorded mileage 99,403 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ZEPHYR
- Year / Origin
- 1956
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1956
- Engine
- 2553cc
254 CFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/04/2026
- 99,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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254 CFM Mileage History
- 05/05/202295,840 mi
- 19/05/202396,815 mi+975 mi
- 03/05/202497,830 mi+1,015 mi
- 24/04/202597,890 mi+60 mi
- 20/04/202699,403 mi+1,513 mi
Average of roughly 900 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
254 CFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1956 Ford Zephyr (254 CFM) between May 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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