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KFO 813

1959 Ford Zodiac

Red Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,758 mi
Last recorded70,758 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1959 Ford Zodiac56,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFO 813
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 70,758 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 70,758 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 70,656 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 70,207 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 70,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 70,023 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside handbrake low

Pass 22 Mar 2007 69,262 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 69,240 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 68,412 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 68,411 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) 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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KFO 813 is a 1959 Ford Zodiac in Red with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1959 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 56,093 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 KFO 813, 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 67 years old, this Ford Zodiac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KFO 813?

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What year was KFO 813 registered?

KFO 813 is a 1959 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 8 October 1959.

Is KFO 813 safe to buy?

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