Ford Corsair Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Corsair reliable? We analysed 3,387 real MOT tests across 455 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Corsair is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Corsair.
Ford Corsair Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Corsair. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Corsair MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Corsair to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Corsair Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ford Corsair fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ford Corsair Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Corsair owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Corsair MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Corsair year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 249 | 82.7% | 33,140 | 59,039 | 73,614 |
| 1969 | 263 | 79.8% | 15,441 | 43,798 | 64,637 |
| 1968 | 585 | 80.0% | 24,322 | 53,952 | 77,173 |
| 1967 | 645 | 84.0% | 39,484 | 57,252 | 80,600 |
| 1966 | 656 | 78.7% | 38,239 | 60,436 | 75,732 |
| 1965 | 498 | 80.7% | 17,302 | 42,611 | 70,527 |
| 1964 | 309 | 82.5% | 29,208 | 55,970 | 76,634 |
How Long Does a Ford Corsair Last?
Based on 455 Ford Corsair vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Corsair Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Corsair MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Corsair
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.0% MOT pass rate from 645 tests
78.7% MOT pass rate from 656 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Corsair is 1967, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.0% across 645 tests. The 1966 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ford Corsair Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Corsair THIS CAR | 81.2% | 3,387 | 55,349 mi | 62 yrs |
| Ford Fiesta | 72.8% | 33,753,820 | 57,529 mi | 34 yrs |
| Ford Focus | 73.8% | 28,316,889 | 72,500 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Transit | 68.7% | 16,371,688 | 100,614 mi | 37 yrs |
| Honda Xlr 125 | 74% | 2,964 | 14,891 mi | 29 yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Corsair outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford CorsairShould you buy a used Ford Corsair?
The Ford Corsair has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.2% across 3,387 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Ford Corsair are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (112 recorded failures), suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (99), and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (81). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Ford Corsair owner drives around 385 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Ford Corsair models stay on UK roads for around 62 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.