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LFF 805

1956 Ford Zodiac

White Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,726 mi
Last recorded58,726 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1956 Ford Zodiac56,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFF 805
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1956
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 58,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 58,501 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 58,323 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 58,161 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 58,052 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 57,866 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 57,782 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 57,437 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 57,028 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 57,028 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,813 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 52,793 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 56,603 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 56,452 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,159 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 55,925 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 55,587 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 55,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

clutch flexi hose deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2009 55,306 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 55,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 54,699 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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LFF 805 is a 1956 Ford Zodiac in White with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1956 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.4% with a typical mileage of 56,528 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 LFF 805, 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 70 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 LFF 805 registered?

LFF 805 is a 1956 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 15 September 1956.

Is LFF 805 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFF 805 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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