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JWY 718D

1966 Ford Zodiac

Blue Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,205 mi
Last recorded86,205 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1966 Ford Zodiac50,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWY 718D
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 86,205 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 86,203 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,314 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 85,215 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 85,102 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,027 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 84,945 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 84,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,221 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 82,837 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 82,830 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 81,177 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 81,087 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

(2.2B.1f)nearside and offside front outer steering tract rods present some minor play.

(2.5A.2)offside front wheel berarings have some slight noise present

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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JWY 718D is a 1966 Ford Zodiac in Blue with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1966 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 50,792 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 JWY 718D, 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 60 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 JWY 718D registered?

JWY 718D is a 1966 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 1 February 1966.

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