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POO 53

1978 Ford Zodiac

Red Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,137 mi
Last recorded46,137 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1978 Ford Zodiac44,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOO 53
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2025 46,137 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 45,801 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 44,967 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 44,824 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 44,702 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 44,637 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 44,557 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,501 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 43,796 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,717 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,863 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,307 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,125 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,178 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 39,516 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 39,304 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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POO 53 is a 1978 Ford Zodiac in Red with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 44,824 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 POO 53, 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 48 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 POO 53?

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What year was POO 53 registered?

POO 53 is a 1978 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is POO 53 safe to buy?

The MOT history for POO 53 shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does POO 53 have outstanding finance?

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