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AFN 118K

1971 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,993 mi
Last recorded97,993 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFN 118K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 97,993 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 97,493 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 97,263 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 97,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 27 Nov 2015 96,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slight corrosion (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 96,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 95,618 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 94,879 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 94,129 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 93,559 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 92,809 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 92,141 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 91,987 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 91,800 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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AFN 118K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1971 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 52,677 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AFN 118K, 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 55 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 AFN 118K registered?

AFN 118K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 21 October 1971.

Is AFN 118K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFN 118K shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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