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480 VRL

1961 Ford Zodiac

White Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,456 mi
Last recorded5,456 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1961 Ford Zodiac40,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration480 VRL
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 5,456 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 51,093 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 48,574 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,123 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 4,207 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 May 2013 4,207 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 3,177 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 2,819 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 1,805 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 1,480 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 235 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 98,196 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 98,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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480 VRL is a 1961 Ford Zodiac in White with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1961 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 40,442 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 480 VRL, 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 65 years old, this Ford Zodiac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 480 VRL registered?

480 VRL is a 1961 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 7 April 1961.

Is 480 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 480 VRL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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