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BJD 195H

1970 Ford Cortina

Maroon Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,923 mi
Last recorded75,923 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJD 195H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 75,923 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 75,792 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,674 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 75,356 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 74,871 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 74,871 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 74,390 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 74,390 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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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BJD 195H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Maroon with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BJD 195H, 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 BJD 195H registered?

BJD 195H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 May 1970.

Is BJD 195H safe to buy?

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