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BAX 189J

1970 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,626 mi
Last recorded75,626 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2007
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAX 189J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2007 75,626 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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BAX 189J is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BAX 189J, 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 BAX 189J registered?

BAX 189J is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 11 August 1970.

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