1959 Ford Zodiac 2.6L Petrol · WXT 523
1959 Ford Zodiac (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1959. Recorded mileage 30,088 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD ZODIAC
- Year / Origin
- 1959 · Bristol
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,088 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1959
- Engine
- 2553cc
WXT 523 Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/05/2026
- 30,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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WXT 523 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1959 Ford Zodiac (WXT 523) between May 2026 and May 2026.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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