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EBY 207B

1989 Ford Zodiac

Red Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,754 mi
Last recorded8,754 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBY 207B
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 8,754 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 8,450 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 7,761 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 7,760 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Both sides drag link end boot dust cover damaged.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 6,483 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear axle brushs slightly perished with age no excessive play.

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Steering wheel showing slight wear.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 5,929 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 5,680 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 5,216 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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EBY 207B is a 1989 Ford Zodiac in Red with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EBY 207B, 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 37 years old, this Ford Zodiac is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EBY 207B registered?

EBY 207B is a 1989 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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