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444 YKK

1963 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,129 mi
Last recorded94,129 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1963 Ford Cortina51,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration444 YKK
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 94,129 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 94,127 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 94,126 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,053 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 93,979 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,974 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 93,824 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 93,283 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 92,684 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 91,106 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 89,991 miles

slight front brake judder

Pass 1 Jun 2006 89,627 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 89,616 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

engine oil leaking onto steering+suspension bushes some front brake judder +oil on rear brake back plates

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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444 YKK is a 1963 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1963 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 51,608 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 444 YKK, 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 63 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 444 YKK registered?

444 YKK is a 1963 Ford Cortina, first registered on 16 July 1963.

Is 444 YKK safe to buy?

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