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FMK 753J

1970 Morris Oxford

Beige Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

81,308 mi
Last recorded81,308 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1970 Morris Oxford50,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMK 753J
MakeMorris
ModelOxford
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2010 81,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2009 95,308 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 95,306 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 657 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 657 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 97,927 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 97,927 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 14,416 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 14,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Morris Oxford?

Based on 6,890 MOT tests across 1,129 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
103
Year Lifespan
1,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 200
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 200
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 165
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 151
brake binding 146
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FMK 753J is a 1970 Morris Oxford in Beige with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1970 Morris Oxford models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 50,067 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 Morris Oxford fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FMK 753J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Oxford typically stays on UK roads for around 103 years. At 56 years old, this Morris Oxford is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FMK 753J registered?

FMK 753J is a 1970 Morris Oxford, first registered on 2 October 1970.

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