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PHK 462K

1971 Ford Zodiac

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,662 mi
Last recorded73,662 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 Ford Zodiac50,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHK 462K
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2016 73,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing at steering rack (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 71,639 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 2 May 2012 71,411 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 70,437 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 70,429 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 70,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all brake dics corroded

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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PHK 462K is a 1971 Ford Zodiac in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PHK 462K, 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.

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What year was PHK 462K registered?

PHK 462K is a 1971 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 29 October 1971.

Is PHK 462K safe to buy?

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