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RFY 600

1978 Ford Zodiac

Blue Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,446 mi
Last recorded7,446 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1978 Ford Zodiac44,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFY 600
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 7,446 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 74,460 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 74,460 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 7,446 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 7,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 7,446 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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RFY 600 is a 1978 Ford Zodiac in Blue with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RFY 600, 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 RFY 600?

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What year was RFY 600 registered?

RFY 600 is a 1978 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is RFY 600 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFY 600 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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