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Ford Zodiac

Blue · Petrol · 1960 · 2,553 cc

796 AOTMOT history

796 AOT is a blue petrol Ford Zodiac first used on 16 Nov 1960. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 9,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2025
Mileage
9,091 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
796 AOT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Zodiac
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,553 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
16 Nov 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

796 AOT was last recorded at 9,091 miles on 6 Jan 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
9,090 miles · 12 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 9,091 miles
  • 2023 – 9,090 miles
  • 2022 – 9,063 miles
  • 2021 – 9,033 miles
  • 2020 – 9,012 miles
  • 2019 – 8,970 miles
  • 2018 – 8,873 miles
  • 2017 – 8,807 miles
  • 2016 – 8,739 miles
  • 2015 – 8,627 miles
  • 2014 – 8,548 miles
  • 2013 – 8,488 miles
  • 2012 – 8,362 miles
  • 2011 – 8,255 miles
  • 2010 – 8,156 miles
  • 2009 – 8,044 miles
  • 2008 – 7,660 miles
  • 2007 – 7,426 miles
  • 2006 – 7,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass9,091 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Wiper motor weak in opperation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass9,091 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    9,091 miles
    Test number
    709946923937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail9,090 miles (+27)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,090 miles
    Test number
    601123810510
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass9,063 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    9,063 miles
    Test number
    986499428605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Fail9,062 miles (+29)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,062 miles
    Test number
    268456668276
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass9,033 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    9,033 miles
    Test number
    818677701140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass9,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    9,012 miles
    Test number
    171948288523
    • AdvisoryWiper motor weak in opperation
  7. Fail9,012 miles (+42)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,012 miles
    Test number
    665628270518
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWiper motor weak in opperation
  8. Pass8,970 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    8,970 miles
    Test number
    752932313658
    • AdvisoryWiper motor weak
  9. Pass8,873 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    8,873 miles
    Test number
    442641314326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass8,807 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    8,807 miles
    Test number
    285099961319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass8,739 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    8,739 miles
    Test number
    818444918669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass8,627 miles (+79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    8,627 miles
    Test number
    499175834123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass8,548 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    8,548 miles
    Test number
    327581034214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    8,488 miles
    Test number
    277317723250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail8,488 miles (+126)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,488 miles
    Test number
    468805323209
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  16. Pass8,362 miles (+107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    8,362 miles
    Test number
    598135832231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Pass8,255 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    8,255 miles
    Test number
    276072921279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,156 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    8,156 miles
    Test number
    684293420286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,044 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    8,044 miles
    Test number
    510215529220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,660 miles (+234)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    7,660 miles
    Test number
    772664038265
    • NoteO/s/f n/s/f track control arm joints have lift
  21. Pass7,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    7,426 miles
    Test number
    692580237262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail7,426 miles (+408)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,426 miles
    Test number
    221016227269
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
  23. Pass7,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    7,018 miles
    Test number
    951218826206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 796 AOT

What vehicle is registration 796 AOT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 796 AOT on a blue petrol Ford Zodiac first used on 16 Nov 1960. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 796 AOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 796 AOT expired on 5 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 796 AOT?
The MOT on 796 AOT expired on 5 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 796 AOT done?
796 AOT was recorded at 9,091 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2024, an average of 119 miles a year.
Has 796 AOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 796 AOT has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on 796 AOT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 796 AOT find?
796 AOT passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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