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EUE 790C

1981 Ford Zodiac

Blue Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,234 mi
Last recorded91,234 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUE 790C
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 91,234 miles

o/s and n/s wheel bearing covers missing

Fail 11 Sep 2013 91,234 miles

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

o/s and n/s wheel bearing covers missing

Pass 8 Mar 2011 91,223 miles

o/s and n/s dusted caps missing

Fail 24 Feb 2011 91,222 miles

Centre Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s and n/s dusted caps missing

Pass 25 May 2007 91,183 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 91,175 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

silencer close to offside rear spring

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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EUE 790C is a 1981 Ford Zodiac in Blue with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EUE 790C, 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 45 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 EUE 790C registered?

EUE 790C is a 1981 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 1 July 1981.

Is EUE 790C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUE 790C shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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