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BNF 42B

1964 Ford Corsair

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,602 mi
Last recorded29,602 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1964 Ford Corsair55,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNF 42B
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 29,602 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 29,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight binding to off-side rear brake

Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,514 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 25,507 miles

repair carried out and under sealed. passed with visual inspection. vehicle has surface corrosion.

Fail 10 Jan 2006 25,507 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Corsair?

Based on 3,387 MOT tests across 455 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
455
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 99
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 74
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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BNF 42B is a 1964 Ford Corsair in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1964 Ford Corsair models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 55,970 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 Corsair fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNF 42B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Corsair typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 62 years old, this Ford Corsair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNF 42B registered?

BNF 42B is a 1964 Ford Corsair, first registered on 21 May 1964.

Is BNF 42B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNF 42B shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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