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LEV 878J

1971 Ford Zodiac

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

24,584 mi
Last recorded24,584 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Ford Zodiac50,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEV 878J
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 24,584 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 23,573 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 23,154 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 20,496 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 19,309 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 16,832 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 14,636 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 12,978 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 11,145 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 10,028 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 8,479 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 6,035 miles
Pass 26 May 2012

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2012

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 3,797 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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LEV 878J is a 1971 Ford Zodiac in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 LEV 878J, 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 LEV 878J?

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What year was LEV 878J registered?

LEV 878J is a 1971 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 25 January 1971.

Is LEV 878J safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEV 878J shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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