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KPC 707C

1965 Ford Corsair

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,751 mi
Last recorded7,751 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1965 Ford Corsair42,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPC 707C
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 7,751 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 7,750 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 7,662 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 7,657 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 7,437 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 7,436 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre exhaust rubber broken

Pass 26 Jun 2015 7,334 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 7,101 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 7,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 6,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

slight noise when front wheels spun

Fail 25 Jun 2013 6,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

slight noise when front wheels spun

Pass 10 Sep 2012 6,720 miles

oil dampness under engine , gearbox and rear dirrerential unit

some corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes in places

Fail 3 Sep 2012 6,720 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil dampness under engine , gearbox and rear dirrerential unit

some corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes in places

Pass 2 Sep 2011 6,535 miles

Mild dampness around steering box

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 6,342 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil dampness around steering box area

slight oil leaks from engine area

Pass 1 Sep 2009 6,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside track rod end boot split

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside track rod end boot split

Oil leak from final drive assembly

Slight fluid loss from steering box

Pass 3 Jul 2008 5,858 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 5,557 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 5,343 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 4,908 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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KPC 707C is a 1965 Ford Corsair in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 KPC 707C, 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 KPC 707C registered?

KPC 707C is a 1965 Ford Corsair, first registered on 1 October 1965.

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