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351 CEV

1955 Ford Zodiac

Brown Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,102 mi
Last recorded68,102 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1955 Ford Zodiac48,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration351 CEV
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1955
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2012 68,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 68,102 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,757 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 67,353 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 66,863 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 66,220 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 66,218 miles

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 65,807 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 65,676 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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351 CEV is a 1955 Ford Zodiac in Brown with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1955 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,771 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 351 CEV, 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 71 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 351 CEV?

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What year was 351 CEV registered?

351 CEV is a 1955 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 5 April 1955.

Is 351 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 351 CEV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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