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BGX 421H

1970 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,691 mi
Last recorded99,691 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGX 421H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 99,691 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 99,621 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 99,611 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2017 99,534 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside drag link bush has slight free movement

Pass 10 May 2016 99,255 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 98,941 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 98,392 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 98,037 miles

offside front chassis leg corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 97,543 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 97,135 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 96,582 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 95,420 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 94,826 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 91,469 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 91,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 89,856 miles

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.

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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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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