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Ford Zephyr

Black · Petrol · 1953 · 2,262 cc

TOO 97MOT history

TOO 97 is a black petrol Ford Zephyr first used on 17 Sept 1953. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026 and it has passed 9 of 9 MOT tests, with 535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2026
Mileage
535 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
9
9 passed · 0 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
TOO 97
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Zephyr
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,262 cc
Year of manufacture
1953
First used
17 Sept 1953
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TOO 97 was last recorded at 535 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Apr 2023: 117 miles, lower than 60,723 miles on 29 Oct 2011.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
117 miles · 29 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 535 miles
  • 2023 – 117 miles
  • 2011 – 60,723 miles
  • 2010 – 58,564 miles
  • 2009 – 57,799 miles
  • 2008 – 56,026 miles
  • 2007 – 54,649 miles
  • 2006 – 54,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass535 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

9 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass535 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    535 miles
    Test number
    401607793849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117 miles (-60,606)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117 miles
    Test number
    778897712352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,723 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,723 miles
    Test number
    397692301309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,564 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,564 miles
    Test number
    634862200319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,128 miles (+329)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    58,128 miles
    Test number
    473640600299
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  6. Pass57,799 miles (+1,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,799 miles
    Test number
    382855909283
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  7. Pass56,026 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,026 miles
    Test number
    962183868119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,649 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    54,649 miles
    Test number
    381769877129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    54,634 miles
    Test number
    844526056152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TOO 97

What vehicle is registration TOO 97 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TOO 97 on a black petrol Ford Zephyr first used on 17 Sept 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 TOO 97 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TOO 97 expired on 13 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TOO 97?
The MOT on TOO 97 expired on 13 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TOO 97 done?
TOO 97 was recorded at 535 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025.
Has TOO 97 ever failed its MOT?
No. TOO 97 has passed all 9 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on TOO 97 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TOO 97 find?
TOO 97 passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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