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WSU 308

1989 Ford Zodiac

White Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

4,181 mi
Last recorded4,181 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSU 308
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2018 4,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 4,055 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 364 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 212 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 95,654 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 92,866 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 89,406 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 86,884 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,826 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 80,893 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 80,892 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 80,876 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 80,851 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 80,277 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 80,271 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 79,445 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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WSU 308 is a 1989 Ford Zodiac in White with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WSU 308, 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 37 years old, this Ford Zodiac is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WSU 308 is a 1989 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 29 August 1989.

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