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JRB 683D

2001 Ford Corsair

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,767 mi
Last recorded58,767 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRB 683D
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 58,767 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 19 Oct 2016 58,710 miles

front and rear tyres differnt size

Fail 26 Sep 2016 58,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/innerwing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innerwing (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front chassis legs jacking points (6.1.B.2)

different size tyres fitted front and rear

Pass 3 Jul 2015 58,358 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 58,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,047 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front wipers smear screen

windscreen washer bottle insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2014 58,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front wipers smear screen

sill corroded

windscreen washer bottle insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2012 57,203 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 57,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front seat bolt missing (one of four)

Nearside inner sill corroded

Nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 21 Oct 2011 56,234 miles

mixed tyre sizes front and rear

Fail 11 Oct 2011 56,206 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

mixed tyre sizes front and rear

Pass 4 Oct 2010 55,714 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 55,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 55,532 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

small hole,caused by corrosion,on offsidechassis leg,outwith prescribed area

Pass 24 Sep 2008 55,175 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 54,684 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 54,159 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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JRB 683D is a 2001 Ford Corsair in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JRB 683D, 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 25 years old, this Ford Corsair is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JRB 683D is a 2001 Ford Corsair, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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