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BYV 647H

1970 Ford Zodiac

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,784 mi
Last recorded31,784 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1970 Ford Zodiac65,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYV 647H
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2012 31,784 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 31,784 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 31,655 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,601 miles

corrosion to nearside rear brake disc

nearside front outer sill cover becoming detached

wear to nearside and offside inner track rod ends

Fail 21 Sep 2006 31,598 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BYV 647H is a 1970 Ford Zodiac in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BYV 647H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYV 647H registered?

BYV 647H is a 1970 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 16 April 1970.

Is BYV 647H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYV 647H shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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