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WXV 382

1959 Ford Zodiac

Yellow Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

17,671 mi
Last recorded17,671 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1959 Ford Zodiac56,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWXV 382
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1959
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 17,671 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 17,205 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 16,631 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 15,882 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 15,027 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 14,073 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 13,819 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 12,920 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 12,361 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 11,709 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 10,436 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 9,649 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 8,944 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 8,735 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2012 8,735 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 8,520 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 8,519 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 7,059 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 6,323 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2008 6,322 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2007 5,207 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 5,207 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 2,678 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 2,675 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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WXV 382 is a 1959 Ford Zodiac in Yellow with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WXV 382, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WXV 382 registered?

WXV 382 is a 1959 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 12 June 1959.

Is WXV 382 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WXV 382 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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