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394 XUY

1960 Ford Zodiac

Maroon Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,413 mi
Last recorded73,413 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1960 Ford Zodiac51,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration394 XUY
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1960
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 73,413 miles

previous patch repairs, signs of fiiler / mastic coverings, unable to determine true repair

Fail 17 Jun 2016 73,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

previous patch repairs, signs of fiiler / mastic coverings, unable to determine true repair

Pass 17 Jul 2015 71,834 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 71,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 70,106 miles

handbrake efficiency just met requirements, would recommend adjustment/service

Fail 18 Jul 2014 70,106 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 70,098 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,056 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 70,056 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 70,024 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 70,056 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Zodiac?

Based on 6,628 MOT tests across 872 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 270
brake binding 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 144
parking brake recording little or no effort 126
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394 XUY is a 1960 Ford Zodiac in Maroon with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1960 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 51,044 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Zodiac fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 394 XUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Zodiac typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 66 years old, this Ford Zodiac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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394 XUY is a 1960 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 19 December 1960.

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