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401 CTX

1959 Ford Zodiac

Blue Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,456 mi
Last recorded97,456 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1959 Ford Zodiac56,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration401 CTX
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 97,456 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 96,247 miles

Nearside steering idler has slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2017 95,292 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 93,818 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 92,920 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 90,024 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 89,126 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 87,946 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 87,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 86,728 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009
Pass 8 Oct 2008 84,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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401 CTX is a 1959 Ford Zodiac in Blue with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 401 CTX, 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 401 CTX?

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What year was 401 CTX registered?

401 CTX is a 1959 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 6 July 1959.

Is 401 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 401 CTX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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