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AEV 445A

1963 Ford Zodiac

Black Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,812 mi
Last recorded46,812 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1963 Ford Zodiac46,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEV 445A
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1963
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 46,812 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 46,676 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 46,515 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 46,286 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 46,013 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 45,685 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 45,409 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 45,176 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 44,941 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 44,941 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 44,669 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 44,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 44,348 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 44,348 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,020 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,798 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 43,795 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,604 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,417 miles

osr back plate wet

Pass 2 Jul 2010 42,983 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 42,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,731 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,960 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 41,768 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 41,765 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 41,464 miles

oil on o/s/r hub

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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AEV 445A is a 1963 Ford Zodiac in Black with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1963 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 46,286 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 AEV 445A, 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 63 years old, this Ford Zodiac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AEV 445A registered?

AEV 445A is a 1963 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 6 December 1963.

Is AEV 445A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEV 445A shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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