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JMD 596K

1971 Ford Zodiac

Black Petrol 5893cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,225 mi
Last recorded5,225 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1971 Ford Zodiac50,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMD 596K
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,893cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 5,225 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 5,220 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 5,220 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 521 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 521 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2007 6 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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JMD 596K is a 1971 Ford Zodiac in Black with a 5,893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 50,282 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 JMD 596K, 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 55 years old, this Ford Zodiac is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JMD 596K?

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What year was JMD 596K registered?

JMD 596K is a 1971 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 19 November 1971.

Is JMD 596K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMD 596K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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