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FLO 288J

1971 Ford Corsair

Bronze Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,826 mi
Last recorded76,826 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLO 288J
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year1971
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 76,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 76,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 76,626 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 76,230 miles

Offside front lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 22 May 2013 76,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 May 2012 76,201 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 76,171 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 75,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 75,740 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 75,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 75,341 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 74,889 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

o/s front suspension has little movement

Pass 16 May 2006 74,255 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant leak rear of engine

slight corrosion front jacking points

Pass 12 May 2005 73,695 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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FLO 288J is a 1971 Ford Corsair in Bronze with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FLO 288J, 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 FLO 288J registered?

FLO 288J is a 1971 Ford Corsair, first registered on 13 January 1971.

Is FLO 288J safe to buy?

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