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YJJ 937

1960 Ford Zodiac

Maroon Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,563 mi
Last recorded69,563 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1960 Ford Zodiac51,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJJ 937
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1960
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,563 miles

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

handbrake lever stiff

nearside and offside rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorated

slight corrosion to nearside front chassis

Pass 29 Jun 2011 69,099 miles

REFERECCE VT30 FAILURE ITEM NO 4.LEAK ON NEARSIDE REAR BACKPLATE THIS WOULD INDICATE OIL LEAK FROM AXLE,HOWEVER PLATE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND VEHICLE RECHECKED UNDER PEDAL PRESSURE BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE LEAKING,ADVISE CHECK AT FURTHER DATE

both front lower ball joints have slight play also nearside front steering idler.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 69,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front lower ball joints have slight play also nearside front steering idler.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 68,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

VEHICLE BATTRY INSECURE,BOTH FRONT LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION INNER BUSHES ARE DETIORATED.

WE REPLACED TWO FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES TO NEARSIDE FRONT,AS THESE WHERE MADE INCORRECT,IT IS UNKNOWN IF OUTHER BRAKE METAL PIPES HAVE BEEN MADE CORRECTLY

Fail 1 Jun 2010 68,840 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSHES ARE DETIORATED.

ON ROAD BRAKEING IT WAS NOTICED VEHICLE PULLS TO OFFSIDE FRONT.

VEHICLE BATTRY IN SECURE

Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,435 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 68,431 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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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YJJ 937 is a 1960 Ford Zodiac in Maroon with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1960 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 51,044 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 YJJ 937, 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 66 years old, this Ford Zodiac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJJ 937 is a 1960 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 2 January 1960.

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