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ABL 810J

1970 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,382 mi
Last recorded91,382 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABL 810J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 91,382 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 90,995 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 90,995 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 90,563 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 90,288 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 90,288 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 89,824 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 89,043 miles

rear trailing arm body mounts in poor condition

Fail 24 Jul 2014 89,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear trailing arm body mounts in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2009 88,983 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 88,977 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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ABL 810J is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ABL 810J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABL 810J registered?

ABL 810J is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 September 1970.

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