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964 EGX

1963 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,470 mi
Last recorded48,470 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1963 Ford Cortina51,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration964 EGX
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 48,470 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed underbody

Pass 30 Aug 2024 48,044 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 48,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 47,492 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 47,398 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 46,788 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 46,783 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 46,191 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 46,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 45,956 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 45,890 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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964 EGX is a 1963 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 964 EGX, 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 964 EGX registered?

964 EGX is a 1963 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 July 1963.

Is 964 EGX safe to buy?

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