MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
Offside drag link bush has slight free movement
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside front chassis leg corroded
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres cracked but not through to cords
Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BGX 421H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 BGX 421H, 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 BGX 421H registered?
BGX 421H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 21 May 1970.
Is BGX 421H safe to buy?
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