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SDL 508J

1971 Ford Zodiac

Brown Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,457 mi
Last recorded86,457 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Zodiac50,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDL 508J
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2017 86,457 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 86,147 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 85,777 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 85,226 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 84,472 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,636 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 82,806 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 82,043 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside front steering track rod has play in inner ball joint

Pass 24 Aug 2009 81,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 80,962 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 80,423 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 79,781 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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SDL 508J is a 1971 Ford Zodiac in Brown with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SDL 508J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SDL 508J?

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What year was SDL 508J registered?

SDL 508J is a 1971 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 25 January 1971.

Is SDL 508J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDL 508J shows 12 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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