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HSL 973

1961 Ford Zodiac

Blue Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,536 mi
Last recorded44,536 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1961 Ford Zodiac40,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSL 973
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 44,536 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 44,451 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 42,257 miles

chassis shows signs of repairs and modifications

handbrake only just met limits

underneath of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,067 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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