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263 MMH

1957 Ford Zodiac

Black Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,338 mi
Last recorded90,338 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2012
Typical for 1957 Ford Zodiac47,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration263 MMH
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2012 90,338 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 90,262 miles

Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 88,110 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 88,103 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 86,172 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 83,042 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 78,830 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 74,625 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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263 MMH is a 1957 Ford Zodiac in Black 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 263 MMH, 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.

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What year was 263 MMH registered?

263 MMH is a 1957 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 23 August 1957.

Is 263 MMH safe to buy?

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