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VXW 130

1959 Ford Zodiac

Blue Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,878 mi
Last recorded65,878 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1959 Ford Zodiac56,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXW 130
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 65,878 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 65,214 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,119 miles

Oil leak

slight play steering

Pass 22 May 2010 64,753 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 64,416 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 64,043 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 64,033 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

drivers side exterior mirror missing, advise fitment...

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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VXW 130 is a 1959 Ford Zodiac in Blue with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXW 130, 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

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What year was VXW 130 registered?

VXW 130 is a 1959 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 1 January 1959.

Is VXW 130 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VXW 130 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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