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JBY 397K

1972 Ford Zodiac

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,672 mi
Last recorded8,672 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Zodiac49,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 397K
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 8,672 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 8,655 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 8,640 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 8,618 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 8,371 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 8,333 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 8,306 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 8,288 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 8,269 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 8,241 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 8,153 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 8,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 8,055 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 8,021 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2006 8,002 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 7,960 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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JBY 397K is a 1972 Ford Zodiac in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JBY 397K, 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 54 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 JBY 397K registered?

JBY 397K is a 1972 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is JBY 397K safe to buy?

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