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AJE 504V

1979 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,950 mi
Last recorded37,950 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1979 Ford Cortina51,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJE 504V
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 37,950 miles

Oil leak

off side rear hand brake cable insecure.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,894 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside & nearside front inner wings corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2007 95,022 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 92,848 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 92,831 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AJE 504V is a 1979 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 51,156 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 AJE 504V, 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 47 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJE 504V registered?

AJE 504V is a 1979 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is AJE 504V safe to buy?

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