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ACC 580A

1971 Ford Zodiac

Green Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8,542 mi
Last recorded8,542 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Ford Zodiac50,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACC 580A
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 8,542 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 8,512 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 7,389 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 5,047 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 4,936 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 4,892 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 4,892 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 4,847 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 3,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 3,906 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 3,119 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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ACC 580A is a 1971 Ford Zodiac in Green with a 5,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1971 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 50,282 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 ACC 580A, 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 55 years old, this Ford Zodiac is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ACC 580A registered?

ACC 580A is a 1971 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is ACC 580A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACC 580A shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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