In 2025, 90.0% of Ford Corsair MOT tests were passed first time, better than the 85.3% for cars of the same age. 3.3% had at least one dangerous defect (3.5% for cars the same age). The typical Ford Corsair tested was 58 years old with 52,500 miles. Based on 30 initial MOT tests in Great Britain.
Colour shows how common the Ford Corsair is among cars tested in each area, against its share across Great Britain: 2× means twice as common as usual.
under 0.5×
0.5×–0.8×
0.8×–1.25×
1.25×–2×
2× or more
Fewer than 5 tests
None tested
Postcode area of the garage that did the test, not where the owner lives. Hover over or tap an area for its figures.
Postcode area
Region
Tests
Share
vs all cars
First-time pass
BL Bolton
North West
fewer than 5
–
–
–
BN Brighton
South East
fewer than 5
–
–
–
DE Derby
East Midlands
fewer than 5
–
–
–
DH Durham
North East
fewer than 5
–
–
–
EN Enfield
London
fewer than 5
–
–
–
EX Exeter
South West
fewer than 5
–
–
–
GL Gloucester
South West
fewer than 5
–
–
–
GU Guildford
South East
fewer than 5
–
–
–
IP Ipswich
East of England
fewer than 5
–
–
–
LE Leicester
East Midlands
fewer than 5
–
–
–
M Manchester
North West
fewer than 5
–
–
–
NN Northampton
East Midlands
fewer than 5
–
–
–
PE Peterborough
East of England
fewer than 5
–
–
–
PH Perth
Scotland
fewer than 5
–
–
–
PL Plymouth
South West
fewer than 5
–
–
–
RM Romford
London
fewer than 5
–
–
–
SE London SE
London
fewer than 5
–
–
–
SG Stevenage
East of England
fewer than 5
–
–
–
SS Southend-on-Sea
East of England
fewer than 5
–
–
–
TN Tonbridge
South East
fewer than 5
–
–
–
WV Wolverhampton
West Midlands
fewer than 5
–
–
–
Region
Tests
Share
vs all cars
First-time pass
Scotland
fewer than 5
–
–
–
North East
fewer than 5
–
–
–
North West
fewer than 5
–
–
–
West Midlands
fewer than 5
–
–
–
East Midlands
fewer than 5
–
–
–
East of England
7
23.3%
5.0×
–
London
fewer than 5
–
–
–
South East
fewer than 5
–
–
–
South West
fewer than 5
–
–
–
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025
Where they fail
Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against cars of the same age.
Ford CorsairCars the same age
Brakes6.7%6.3%
Body and structure3.3%2.1%
A test can fail in more than one area. Failures fixed during the test are included.
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025
Most common failures
The 3 defects that failed Ford Corsair tests most often, as a share of all tests.
Failure
Tests
Cars the same age
vs same age
Marked dangerous
Exhaust system: system insecure Body and structure
3.3%
0.1%
33×
0.0%
Master cylinder: leaking Brakes Dangerous
3.3%
0.1%
33×
100.0%
Service brake performance: excessively binding Brakes
3.3%
1.5%
2.2×
0.0%
“vs same age” compares this model with cars of the same age: 2.0× means twice as often. “Marked dangerous” is how often the tester recorded that failure as dangerous.
Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025
Most common advisories
Things the tester noted to watch, which don’t fail the test.
Advisory
Tests
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive
10.0%
Other leaks: leak, but not excessive
6.7%
Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
3.3%
Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases
3.3%
Macpherson strut: corroded but not seriously weakened
3.3%
Service brake imbalance: requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
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