MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,834 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
no auto gear position indicator
non standard road wheels
starter inhibitor switch faulty
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Drag link end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
auto box starter inhibitor inop
engine charge inop
gear inicator not visible
rubber fuel pipe slight cracks (under bonnet)
How Reliable is the Ford Corsair?
Based on 3,387 MOT tests across 455 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FYM 601J is a 1970 Ford Corsair in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 FYM 601J, 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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How do I check the history of FYM 601J?
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What year was FYM 601J registered?
FYM 601J is a 1970 Ford Corsair, first registered on 21 October 1970.
Is FYM 601J safe to buy?
The MOT history for FYM 601J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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