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RFK 53

1957 Ford Zodiac

Green Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,168 mi
Last recorded37,168 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1957 Ford Zodiac47,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFK 53
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 37,168 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 37,168 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,168 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 37,168 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,081 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,980 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,908 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,855 miles

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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RFK 53 is a 1957 Ford Zodiac in Green with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1957 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 47,262 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 RFK 53, 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 69 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 RFK 53?

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What year was RFK 53 registered?

RFK 53 is a 1957 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 7 June 1957.

Is RFK 53 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFK 53 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RFK 53 have outstanding finance?

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