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AYB 354H

1970 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,711 mi
Last recorded23,711 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYB 354H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,711 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 23,554 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 23,408 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 23,305 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 23,154 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2013 23,154 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 22,974 miles

batteryinsecure

Fail 23 May 2012 22,974 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

batteryinsecure

Pass 23 May 2011 22,830 miles

batteryinsecure

Pass 24 May 2010 22,684 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 22,684 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Pass 7 May 2009 22,514 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 22,431 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 22,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 May 2006 22,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2006 22,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AYB 354H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AYB 354H, 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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What year was AYB 354H registered?

AYB 354H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 21 May 1970.

Is AYB 354H safe to buy?

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