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HDO 808

1955 Ford Zodiac

Grey Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

300 mi
Last recorded300 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1955 Ford Zodiac48,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDO 808
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1955
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 300 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 3 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 52,715 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,715 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 52,715 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,715 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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HDO 808 is a 1955 Ford Zodiac in Grey with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1955 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,771 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 HDO 808, 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 71 years old, this Ford Zodiac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HDO 808 registered?

HDO 808 is a 1955 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 6 April 1955.

Is HDO 808 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDO 808 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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