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XTB 405H

1970 Ford Zodiac

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,223 mi
Last recorded80,223 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Zodiac65,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTB 405H
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 80,223 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 80,214 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)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 79,253 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 78,104 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 76,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion and repair various areas on and near prescribed areas underside and structure

slight play steering and suspension

Pass 27 Oct 2012 73,859 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 71,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,825 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in steering system

Pass 18 Aug 2009 68,459 miles

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

extensive welded repairs to underside,structure and prescribed areas

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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XTB 405H is a 1970 Ford Zodiac in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1970 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 65,672 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 XTB 405H, 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 56 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 XTB 405H registered?

XTB 405H is a 1970 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is XTB 405H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTB 405H shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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