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2785 KV

1962 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,941 mi
Last recorded89,941 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1962 Ford Cortina27,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration2785 KV
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 89,941 miles

o/s steering idler slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2010 89,205 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 88,757 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 87,682 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 87,645 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 86,640 miles

handbrake low effort

o/s/r wheel binding on

steering box drop arm bush worn

Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,669 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 14,543 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 13,624 miles

All brake hoses slightly deteriated

Both rear inner sills very thin

Both rear inner wheel arches rotten

Handbrake % on ly just passed

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Small hole in top of o/s/f sill

Some play in sector shaft

o/s center link bush tatty

o/s/r light lense broken - not white

Fail 26 Aug 2005 13,624 miles

All brake hoses slightly deteriated

Both rear inner sills very thin

Both rear inner wheel arches rotten

Handbrake % on ly just passed

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Small hole in top of o/s/f sill

Some play in sector shaft

o/s center link bush tatty

o/s/r light lense broken - not white

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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2785 KV is a 1962 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1962 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 27,242 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 Cortina fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,806 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2785 KV, 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 64 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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2785 KV is a 1962 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1962.

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