MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,536 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
both front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect
chassis shows signs of repairs and modifications
underneath of vehicle coated in underseal ect
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
both front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect
chassis shows signs of repairs and modifications
underneath of vehicle coated in underseal ect
chassis shows signs of repairs and modifications
handbrake only just met limits
underneath of vehicle coated in underseal
chassis shows signs of repairs and modifications
underneath of vehicle covered in underseal
How Reliable is the Ford Zodiac?
Based on 6,628 MOT tests across 872 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HSL 973 is a 1961 Ford Zodiac in Blue with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1961 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 40,442 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 HSL 973, 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 65 years old, this Ford Zodiac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HSL 973 registered?
HSL 973 is a 1961 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 28 July 1961.
Is HSL 973 safe to buy?
The MOT history for HSL 973 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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