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HUV 172C

1965 Ford Corsair

Black Petrol 1662cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,323 mi
Last recorded33,323 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1965 Ford Corsair42,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUV 172C
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year1965
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,662cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 33,323 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 33,318 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 33,232 miles

Areas of corrosion on the underside

Pass 10 May 2019 33,164 miles

Some corrosion to the underside.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 30,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate showing signs of leakage .( damp mark)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 30,294 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate showing signs of leakage .( damp mark)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 29,993 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 29,993 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing support panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Centre outrigger corroded through but out of prescribed areas

Pass 6 Nov 2015 29,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front play in track rod arm

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

oil around underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2014 28,422 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 26,540 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front out rigger corroded

oil leak from axle oil leaking onto brake hose

Fail 28 Oct 2013 26,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside front out rigger corroded

oil leak from axle oil leaking onto brake hose

Pass 17 Oct 2012 23,324 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 19,985 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 18,632 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 18,042 miles

Signs of leakage around O/s front suspension leg

Pass 17 Mar 2007 17,563 miles

slight exhaust blow from centre and rear exhaust boxes

slight leak offside front suspension leg

Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,940 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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HUV 172C is a 1965 Ford Corsair in Black with a 1,662cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1965 Ford Corsair models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 42,611 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 HUV 172C, 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 61 years old, this Ford Corsair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HUV 172C registered?

HUV 172C is a 1965 Ford Corsair, first registered on 17 November 1965.

Is HUV 172C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUV 172C shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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