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MCL 225

1958 Ford Zodiac

Red Petrol 2253cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

98,319 mi
Last recorded98,319 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1958 Ford Zodiac36,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCL 225
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1958
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,253cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 98,319 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 98,218 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 98,038 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 98,001 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 97,974 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 97,511 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 97,005 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 97,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 96,607 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 96,346 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 95,865 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,402 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 94,918 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 94,468 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 94,041 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 93,654 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 93,119 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 92,821 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 92,289 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 91,685 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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MCL 225 is a 1958 Ford Zodiac in Red with a 2,253cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1958 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 36,987 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 MCL 225, 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 68 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 MCL 225?

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What year was MCL 225 registered?

MCL 225 is a 1958 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 26 November 1958.

Is MCL 225 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCL 225 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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