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XDP 141

1978 Ford Zodiac

Maroon Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,458 mi
Last recorded44,458 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1978 Ford Zodiac44,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDP 141
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1978
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 44,458 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 44,161 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 43,590 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 43,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 43,025 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 42,889 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 42,889 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 42,694 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 42,538 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 42,504 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 42,471 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 42,310 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,964 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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XDP 141 is a 1978 Ford Zodiac in Maroon with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 XDP 141, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XDP 141 registered?

XDP 141 is a 1978 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is XDP 141 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDP 141 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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