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BDN 545K

1971 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,334 mi
Last recorded24,334 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDN 545K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2024 24,334 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres perished

Pass 29 Nov 2013 23,967 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 23,937 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 23,902 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 23,287 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 22,805 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 21,476 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,954 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 18,535 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 16,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BDN 545K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 52,677 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 BDN 545K, 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 55 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BDN 545K registered?

BDN 545K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 15 October 1971.

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