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JPE 851K

1971 Ford Zodiac

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,783 mi
Last recorded58,783 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Ford Zodiac50,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPE 851K
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 58,783 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 54,433 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 54,113 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 53,444 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,104 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 52,104 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 51,604 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2006 51,181 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 50,286 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 50,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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JPE 851K is a 1971 Ford Zodiac in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JPE 851K, 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

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What year was JPE 851K registered?

JPE 851K is a 1971 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 16 December 1971.

Is JPE 851K safe to buy?

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