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AJB 249J

1970 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

8,288 mi
Last recorded8,288 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJB 249J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 8,288 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 82,809 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 1,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 15 May 2012 23,519 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 23,459 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 23,282 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 23,152 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 23,132 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 23,116 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 23,049 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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AJB 249J is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 AJB 249J, 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.

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AJB 249J is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 September 1970.

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