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BDA 390N

1974 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,253 mi
Last recorded95,253 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDA 390N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 95,253 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside front tyre cracked/perished

Fail 1 Aug 2017 95,253 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside front tyre cracked/perished

Pass 8 Aug 2014 95,245 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 94,705 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 94,705 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2006 94,412 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 94,410 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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BDA 390N is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1974 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 58,865 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 BDA 390N, 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 52 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BDA 390N registered?

BDA 390N is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 September 1974.

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