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BJN 606K

1971 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,083 mi
Last recorded43,083 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJN 606K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 43,083 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,899 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 42,827 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,700 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 42,700 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,560 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 42,560 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,049 miles

slight corrosian offside rear sill

Pass 5 Jul 2008 42,181 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,128 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 41,724 miles

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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BJN 606K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJN 606K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJN 606K registered?

BJN 606K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 19 November 1971.

Is BJN 606K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJN 606K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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