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Ford Zephyr

Black · Petrol · 1953 · 2,262 cc

MKV 865MOT history

MKV 865 is a black petrol Ford Zephyr first used on 17 Jun 1953. It has no MOT pass on record and it has passed 0 of 1 MOT test, with 63,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
No pass
No MOT pass on record
Mileage
63,002 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
1
0 passed · 1 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
MKV 865
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Zephyr
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,262 cc
Year of manufacture
1953
First used
17 Jun 1953
MOT status
No MOT pass on record
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

MKV 865 was last recorded at 63,002 miles on 16 Mar 2026.

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail63,002 miles
  • DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts under bonnet at rear of engine bay (4.11 (a) (iii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Direction indicator wiring (4.11 (a) (iii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Direction indicator wiring (4.11 (a) (iii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Direction indicator relay (4.11 (c) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

1 test since 16 Mar 2026, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail63,002 miles5 dangerous26 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,002 miles
    Test number
    775091475849
    • DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts under bonnet at rear of engine bay (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Direction indicator wiring (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Direction indicator wiring (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Direction indicator relay (4.11 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Questions about MKV 865

What vehicle is registration MKV 865 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MKV 865 on a black petrol Ford Zephyr first used on 17 Jun 1953. 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 MKV 865 currently have a valid MOT?
No. DVSA records show no MOT pass for MKV 865.
When is the MOT due on MKV 865?
There is no MOT pass on record for MKV 865, so it can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MKV 865 done?
MKV 865 was recorded at 63,002 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026.
Has MKV 865 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MKV 865 has failed 1 of its 1 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
What did the latest MOT on MKV 865 find?
MKV 865 failed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 5 dangerous defects, 26 major defects and 7 advisories: electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts under bonnet at rear of engine bay; nearside front electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts direction indicator wiring; offside front electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts direction indicator wiring, and 35 more.

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