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BDA 56H

1970 Ford Corsair

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,447 mi
Last recorded28,447 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1970 Ford Corsair59,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDA 56H
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 28,447 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 28,386 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 28,320 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 28,234 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 27,980 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 27,896 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 27,150 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 26,564 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 23,692 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 21,801 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 18,246 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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BDA 56H is a 1970 Ford Corsair in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BDA 56H, 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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What year was BDA 56H registered?

BDA 56H is a 1970 Ford Corsair, first registered on 13 March 1970.

Is BDA 56H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDA 56H shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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