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ATX 960J

1970 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,723 mi
Last recorded55,723 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATX 960J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 55,723 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 55,382 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 54,849 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK / SLIGHT NOISE ON O/S/F BEARING /

Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,228 miles

VERY SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 1 May 2013 53,742 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 53,742 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,504 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2012 53,504 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 52,670 miles

bonnet stay missing.

Fail 24 Nov 2010 52,670 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

bonnet stay missing.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 49,620 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,681 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,221 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 2,697 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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ATX 960J is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ATX 960J, 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 ATX 960J registered?

ATX 960J is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 21 August 1970.

Is ATX 960J safe to buy?

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