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DYL 531C

1965 Ford Zodiac

Black Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,971 mi
Last recorded25,971 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2007
Typical for 1965 Ford Zodiac51,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYL 531C
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1965
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,971 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 25,970 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust manifold ?? blowing under bonnet....steering wheel in poor condition...both outer track rod ends worn and have play....both rear tyres on minimum limits....excessive corosion to offside rear wing..

Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,769 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 21,768 miles

Steering box fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DYL 531C is a 1965 Ford Zodiac in Black with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1965 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 51,552 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 DYL 531C, 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 61 years old, this Ford Zodiac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DYL 531C registered?

DYL 531C is a 1965 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 11 March 1965.

Is DYL 531C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYL 531C shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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