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BJD 116H

1970 Ford Zodiac

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,823 mi
Last recorded20,823 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1970 Ford Zodiac65,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJD 116H
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 20,823 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 20,815 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dripping leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has a lot of up and down movement when jacked up and steering rocked.

Pass 10 May 2018 20,045 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen scratched swept area

Offside Front Chassis out rigger corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 19,689 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 18,362 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 18,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 16,575 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 15,006 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 13,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 12,102 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 10,355 miles

brake pedal top pivot bushes worn

front and rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2008 8,245 miles

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

nearside outer sill corroded at front

Pass 10 Oct 2007 6,344 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 5,120 miles

offside front outer track rod end worn

Fail 5 Sep 2005 3,281 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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BJD 116H is a 1970 Ford Zodiac in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1970 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 65,672 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 BJD 116H, 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 56 years old, this Ford Zodiac is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJD 116H is a 1970 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 17 April 1970.

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