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BPD 248H

1970 Ford Corsair

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,315 mi
Last recorded89,315 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Ford Corsair59,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPD 248H
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 89,315 miles

Offside Front Inner body/wing corrosion

Offside Front steering bush slight wear and front suspension arm bushes perished

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 88,477 miles

Offside Front Inner body/wing corrosion

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering bush slight worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 87,580 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering idle arm bush slight worn

Pass 5 Jun 2023 86,477 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 86,157 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre wearing lumpy tread

Pass 22 Jun 2021 85,921 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing slight lumpy tread

Pass 12 Jun 2019 85,433 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 84,634 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 84,269 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 83,699 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 81,463 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 79,078 miles

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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BPD 248H is a 1970 Ford Corsair in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Ford Corsair models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 59,039 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BPD 248H, 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 56 years old, this Ford Corsair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BPD 248H registered?

BPD 248H is a 1970 Ford Corsair, first registered on 2 March 1970.

Is BPD 248H safe to buy?

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