MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,838 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
all tyres cracking
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
all tyres cracking
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Zodiac?
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BHT 959J is a 1971 Ford Zodiac in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 BHT 959J, 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 BHT 959J registered?
BHT 959J is a 1971 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 1 April 1971.
Is BHT 959J safe to buy?
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