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ESJ 438

1960 Ford Zodiac

White Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

9,451 mi
Last recorded9,451 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 1960 Ford Zodiac51,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESJ 438
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1960
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 9,451 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 8,995 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake effort just within req. limits

Pass 15 Mar 2017 8,732 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear back plates are both wet

handbrake effort on minimum limits

Pass 21 Mar 2016 8,305 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust tail pipe fouling road spring

parking brake just within minimum limits

Pass 15 Apr 2015 8,120 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 7,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 7,632 miles

Offside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear backplate damp

Pass 2 Jan 2013 7,240 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

over covers on all outer tyre side walls

rear exhaust fouls on a rear suspension bolt

slight corrosion n/s/front floor

Fail 20 Dec 2012 7,233 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

over covers on all outer tyre side walls

rear exhaust fouls on a rear suspension bolt

slight corrosion n/s/front floor

Pass 5 Jan 2012 6,783 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 6,575 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 6,565 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 6,330 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 6,325 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2008 5,873 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 5,183 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 4,666 miles

Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 3,192 miles

Slight play in steering box drop arm

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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ESJ 438 is a 1960 Ford Zodiac in White with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ESJ 438, 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.

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What year was ESJ 438 registered?

ESJ 438 is a 1960 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 30 December 1960.

Is ESJ 438 safe to buy?

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