MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,517 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Zodiac?
Based on 6,628 MOT tests across 872 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DSL 971 is a 1960 Ford Zodiac in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1960 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 51,044 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 DSL 971, 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 66 years old, this Ford Zodiac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DSL 971?
You can check the full history of DSL 971 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DSL 971 registered?
DSL 971 is a 1960 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 10 November 1960.
Is DSL 971 safe to buy?
The MOT history for DSL 971 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DSL 971 have outstanding finance?
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