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CSY 156C

1990 Ford Zodiac

Black Petrol 2596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,948 mi
Last recorded50,948 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSY 156C
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 50,948 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 50,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 50,920 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both offside tyres cracked

oil leak at engine and gearbox and rear diff

Fail 27 Mar 2014 50,894 miles

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both offside tyres cracked

oil leak at engine and gearbox and rear diff

Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,813 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,045 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 31,045 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,045 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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CSY 156C is a 1990 Ford Zodiac in Black with a 2,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CSY 156C, 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 36 years old, this Ford Zodiac is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CSY 156C registered?

CSY 156C is a 1990 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 5 November 1990.

Is CSY 156C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSY 156C shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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