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WHJ 769J

1970 Ford Zodiac

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,721 mi
Last recorded97,721 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Zodiac65,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 769J
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 97,721 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 97,721 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 95,347 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 90,183 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 90,154 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 87,424 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 83,936 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Oct 2008 82,012 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 81,903 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

front wings corroded

offside sill repaired

rear jacking points repaired

various undersealed welding repaires

Fail 21 May 2008 81,903 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

front wings corroded

offside sill repaired

rear jacking points repaired

various undersealed welding repaires

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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WHJ 769J is a 1970 Ford Zodiac in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1970 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 65,672 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 WHJ 769J, 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 56 years old, this Ford Zodiac is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WHJ 769J registered?

WHJ 769J is a 1970 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 2 September 1970.

Is WHJ 769J safe to buy?

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