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WXT 523

1959 Ford Zodiac

Beige Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,088 mi
Last recorded30,088 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1959 Ford Zodiac56,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWXT 523
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1959
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 30,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake fluid leaking from back of brake drums in the rear

play in drop link

Pass 11 May 2012 27,720 miles

slight oil seepege from n/s rear hub

Pass 14 May 2011 27,696 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 27,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 27,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 27,512 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 27,290 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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WXT 523 is a 1959 Ford Zodiac in Beige with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1959 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 56,093 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 WXT 523, 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 67 years old, this Ford Zodiac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WXT 523 registered?

WXT 523 is a 1959 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 1 May 1959.

Is WXT 523 safe to buy?

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