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AFB 157N

1974 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,854 mi
Last recorded16,854 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFB 157N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 16,854 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 98,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 95,990 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 82,927 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 82,927 miles

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 79,987 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 79,985 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 75,045 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 75,045 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AFB 157N is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 58,865 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 AFB 157N, 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 52 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 AFB 157N registered?

AFB 157N is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is AFB 157N safe to buy?

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