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255 EAE

1970 Ford Cortina

Pink Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,325 mi
Last recorded10,325 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration255 EAE
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 10,325 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 10,315 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 10,308 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 10,301 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroding

Fail 14 Sep 2011 10,271 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 10,271 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 10,243 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 10,243 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 10,234 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 10,215 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f brake pipe gommet missing

Pass 21 Aug 2007 10,210 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 22 Aug 2006 10,192 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?

Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
7,991
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,806
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,355
brake binding 1,352
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,173
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255 EAE is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Pink with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 44,334 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Cortina fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,806 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 255 EAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cortina typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 255 EAE registered?

255 EAE is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 November 1970.

Is 255 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 255 EAE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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