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ECG 260D

1966 Ford Zodiac

White Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,116 mi
Last recorded54,116 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1966 Ford Zodiac50,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECG 260D
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 54,116 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 54,113 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort little effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded roll bar mount behind valance/bumper dumb iron (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded roll bar mount chassis rail underside (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort left and right hand, zero effort recorded. (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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ECG 260D is a 1966 Ford Zodiac in White with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1966 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 50,792 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 ECG 260D, 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 60 years old, this Ford Zodiac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of ECG 260D?

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What year was ECG 260D registered?

ECG 260D is a 1966 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 1 February 1966.

Is ECG 260D safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECG 260D shows 2 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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