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LML 656C

1965 Ford Corsair

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,436 mi
Last recorded73,436 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1965 Ford Corsair42,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLML 656C
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 73,436 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under body slight surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 73,436 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under body slight surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 73,429 miles

Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

slight corrosion nearside and offside front outriggers

Fail 12 Oct 2010 73,366 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

slight corrosion nearside and offside front outriggers

Pass 12 Oct 2010 73,366 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

slight corrosion nearside and offside front outriggers

Pass 28 Sep 2007 73,362 miles

slight rusting of nearside front outrigger

slight rusting offside jacking and inner sill panel

Pass 12 Oct 2006 73,269 miles

slight rusting of nearside front outrigger and offside front inner sill panel

Fail 12 Oct 2006 73,269 miles

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

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

slight rusting of nearside front outrigger and offside front inner sill panel

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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LML 656C is a 1965 Ford Corsair in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LML 656C, 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 LML 656C registered?

LML 656C is a 1965 Ford Corsair, first registered on 9 March 1965.

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