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XUR 939K

1971 Ford Zodiac

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

48,187 mi
Last recorded48,187 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Ford Zodiac50,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUR 939K
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 48,187 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 41,814 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 41,814 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 31,379 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play os and ns (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system corroded

ns wiper slightly smeary

oil leak on gearbox and rear diff

under body components corroded/wet

wheel covers fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 9 Jun 2018 27,007 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyres inner edge feathering

o/s wiper slightly smeary

underseal on chassis-oil leak on diff and gearbox

wheel covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2017 23,005 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (3.7.B.3)

n/s wiper slightly smeary

underseal on chassis-oil leak on diff and gearbox

wheel covers fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 17 May 2016 20,141 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,370 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 19,098 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 18,180 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 17,251 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 16,244 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 15,922 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 15,587 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 15,325 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 14,950 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 14,944 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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XUR 939K is a 1971 Ford Zodiac in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1971 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 50,282 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 XUR 939K, 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 55 years old, this Ford Zodiac is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XUR 939K?

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What year was XUR 939K registered?

XUR 939K is a 1971 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 12 November 1971.

Is XUR 939K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUR 939K shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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