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WUC 557

1978 Ford Zodiac

Black Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

75,481 mi
Last recorded75,481 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1978 Ford Zodiac44,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUC 557
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 75,481 miles

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

near side Rear boot floor corroded and holed

Fail 26 Aug 2014 75,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

near side Rear boot floor corroded and holed

Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,614 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 72,614 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside boot floor holed and corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 69,330 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 69,330 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,581 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 64,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 59,586 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 59,586 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,143 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 56,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,806 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 49,364 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 49,364 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 46,313 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 46,313 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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WUC 557 is a 1978 Ford Zodiac in Black with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WUC 557, 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.

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What year was WUC 557 registered?

WUC 557 is a 1978 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 1 July 1978.

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