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RGF 873E

1967 Ford Corsair

Blue Petrol 1663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,543 mi
Last recorded94,543 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1967 Ford Corsair57,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGF 873E
MakeFord
ModelCorsair
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,663cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 94,543 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2016 94,364 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 94,231 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 94,230 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 May 2014 93,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 53,107 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 93,079 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 91,506 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 89,639 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 88,991 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front chassis out riggers slightly corroded

Center exhaust rubber missing

Center exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside outer sill and nearside center out rigger corroded

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 26 Mar 2009 88,258 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 87,350 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 85,969 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 85,969 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 84,554 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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RGF 873E is a 1967 Ford Corsair in Blue with a 1,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1967 Ford Corsair models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 57,252 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 RGF 873E, 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 59 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 RGF 873E registered?

RGF 873E is a 1967 Ford Corsair, first registered on 10 February 1967.

Is RGF 873E safe to buy?

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