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LHM 174

1956 Ford Zodiac

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,204 mi
Last recorded17,204 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1956 Ford Zodiac56,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHM 174
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2010 17,204 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,150 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 17,005 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 16,780 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 16,448 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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LHM 174 is a 1956 Ford Zodiac in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 LHM 174, 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

How do I check the history of LHM 174?

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What year was LHM 174 registered?

LHM 174 is a 1956 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 8 June 1956.

Is LHM 174 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHM 174 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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