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FGW 418J

1971 Ford Corsair

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,675 mi
Last recorded51,675 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGW 418J
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 May 2018 51,675 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,515 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 51,133 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 50,677 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 50,122 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,393 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 48,995 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 48,287 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 48,209 miles

nearside rear foot and hand brake efforts slightly low

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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FGW 418J is a 1971 Ford Corsair in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FGW 418J, 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 55 years old, this Ford Corsair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FGW 418J registered?

FGW 418J is a 1971 Ford Corsair, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is FGW 418J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGW 418J shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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