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650 TKO

1961 Ford Zodiac

Grey Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,580 mi
Last recorded8,580 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1961 Ford Zodiac40,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration650 TKO
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 8,580 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

advise both inner and outer sill corrossion

Pass 15 Apr 2014 8,087 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 7,055 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 7,055 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 70,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 May 2009 70,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 70,458 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2007 69,931 miles

steering box has slight leak

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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650 TKO is a 1961 Ford Zodiac in Grey with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 650 TKO, 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 650 TKO registered?

650 TKO is a 1961 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 3 August 1961.

Is 650 TKO safe to buy?

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