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MRK 794D

1966 Ford Corsair

Blue Petrol 1664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

11,365 mi
Last recorded11,365 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1966 Ford Corsair60,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRK 794D
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 11,365 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 11,365 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 7,858 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion & repairs on chassis

corrosion & repairs on inner & outer sills

Fail 6 Jul 2017 7,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 7,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 7,623 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 6,334 miles

Coolant leak

steering wheel hub slightly insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2015 6,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Coolant leak

steering wheel hub slightly insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2014 3,519 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

inner sills corroded

offside front wheel slight brake bind

welding repairs appear satisfactory, however a full inspection is not possible due to a heavy coating of underseal

Fail 15 Apr 2014 3,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

inner sills corroded

offside front wheel slight brake bind

welding repairs appear satisfactory, however a full inspection is not possible due to a heavy coating of underseal

Pass 1 Mar 2013 1,280 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 1,278 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 99,497 miles

damage on steering box

repairs around steering and suspension

slight leak on offside front shock absorber

wear in front tie bar bushes

Fail 10 Oct 2011 99,240 miles

Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

repairs around suspension and steering mounts

wear in front tie bar bushes

Pass 21 Aug 2010 98,254 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 98,234 miles

Steering - Tie Rod Locknuts not gripping bolts but locktite used.

Pass 7 Jun 2008 98,189 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 98,026 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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MRK 794D is a 1966 Ford Corsair in Blue with a 1,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1966 Ford Corsair models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 60,436 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 MRK 794D, 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 60 years old, this Ford Corsair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MRK 794D is a 1966 Ford Corsair, first registered on 11 March 1966.

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