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BYA 473J

1970 Ford Corsair

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,517 mi
Last recorded4,517 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1970 Ford Corsair59,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYA 473J
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2016 4,517 miles

Offside Front seat belt sticking when pulled out

Offside Front seat belt sticking when pulled out

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 1 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 2,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 1,786 miles

O/S/R LOWER SILL CORRODED

O/S/R ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 2 Nov 2010 1,781 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside rear wheel arches are carroded

Pass 12 Sep 2008 1,765 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 1,750 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 1,739 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BYA 473J is a 1970 Ford Corsair in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BYA 473J, 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 BYA 473J registered?

BYA 473J is a 1970 Ford Corsair, first registered on 28 July 1970.

Is BYA 473J safe to buy?

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