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BHN 952H

1970 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,591 mi
Last recorded99,591 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHN 952H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 99,591 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 99,544 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 99,492 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 99,481 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 99,457 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 99,423 miles

underbody is undersealed

Pass 25 Apr 2017 99,415 miles

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

made mistake on last years mot mileage .the mileage should have been 99330 and not 99630

underbody all underseal

Pass 21 Apr 2016 99,630 miles

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

all underbody underseal

Pass 29 Apr 2015 99,290 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all underbody under sealed

Pass 29 Mar 2014 99,268 miles

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

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

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

under body all under sealed

Pass 22 Apr 2013 99,217 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight corrosion under body

Pass 12 Apr 2012 99,192 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp missing

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Mar 2012 99,182 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp missing

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Feb 2012 99,046 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 98,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/r brake service

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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BHN 952H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BHN 952H, 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 BHN 952H registered?

BHN 952H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 17 March 1970.

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