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Ford Zephyr

Blue and Grey · Petrol · 1962 · 2,633 cc

657 BKGMOT history

657 BKG is a blue and grey petrol Ford Zephyr first used on 1 May 1982. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 51,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
51,959 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
657 BKG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Zephyr
Colour
Blue and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,633 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
1 May 1982
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

657 BKG was last recorded at 51,959 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2008: 41,711 miles, lower than 45,269 miles on 4 Jul 2007.
  • 16 Mar 2016: 50,621 miles, lower than 505,973 miles on 24 May 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
51,951 miles · 2 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,959 miles
  • 2024 – 51,094 miles
  • 2021 – 50,951 miles
  • 2017 – 50,649 miles
  • 2016 – 50,621 miles
  • 2013 – 505,973 miles
  • 2012 – 48,856 miles
  • 2011 – 45,160 miles
  • 2008 – 41,711 miles
  • 2007 – 45,269 miles
  • 2006 – 41,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,959 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust slightly looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,959 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    51,959 miles
    Test number
    655270429473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust slightly loose

  2. Fail51,951 miles (+857)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,951 miles
    Test number
    394907731063
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hardly working
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust slightly loose

  3. Pass51,094 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    51,094 miles
    Test number
    811594705499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,951 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,951 miles
    Test number
    993942535838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail50,856 miles (+207)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,856 miles
    Test number
    998028481229
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass50,649 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,649 miles
    Test number
    940181277540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  7. Pass50,621 miles (-455,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,621 miles
    Test number
    235726459843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  8. Pass505,973 miles (+457,117)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    505,973 miles
    Test number
    515624443176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle chassis section and streel brakepipes are underseald slight wear in all steering joints components

  9. Pass48,856 miles (+3,696)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,856 miles
    Test number
    665583132173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,160 miles (+3,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,160 miles
    Test number
    259423211498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass41,711 miles (-3,558)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,711 miles
    Test number
    722857478112
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass45,269 miles (+4,005)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,269 miles
    Test number
    344165687178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass41,264 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,264 miles
    Test number
    244918286118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about 657 BKG

What vehicle is registration 657 BKG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 657 BKG on a blue and grey petrol Ford Zephyr first used on 1 May 1982. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 657 BKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 657 BKG is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 657 BKG?
The MOT on 657 BKG is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 657 BKG done?
657 BKG was recorded at 51,959 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 535 miles a year.
Has 657 BKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 657 BKG has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 657 BKG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 25 Jun 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 657 BKG find?
657 BKG passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; centre exhaust slightly loose.

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