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USJ 176

1963 Ford Zodiac

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,118 mi
Last recorded5,118 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1963 Ford Zodiac46,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSJ 176
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2017 5,118 miles

slight play in o/s steering end

Pass 6 Oct 2016 4,480 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 3,853 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 3,047 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 2,178 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

slight play in o/s steering idler arm

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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USJ 176 is a 1963 Ford Zodiac in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 46,286 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 USJ 176, 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 63 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 USJ 176?

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What year was USJ 176 registered?

USJ 176 is a 1963 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 4 April 1963.

Is USJ 176 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USJ 176 shows 5 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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