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BKW 35T

1979 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,527 mi
Last recorded59,527 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1979 Ford Cortina51,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKW 35T
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,527 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 59,430 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 59,350 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear axle fitted slightly off centre slightly affecting track off vehicle

Fail 16 May 2008 59,336 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear axle fitted slightly off centre slightly affecting track off vehicle

Fail 9 May 2008 59,326 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

All new suspension bushes, joints and springs fitted.

All tyers out of round and low no tread.

Other plates welded all over the body coverd in seam sealer or underseal unable to see welds

Steering wheel out of alingment, needs 4 wheel tracking.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 59,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BKW 35T is a 1979 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 51,156 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 BKW 35T, 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 47 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BKW 35T registered?

BKW 35T is a 1979 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is BKW 35T safe to buy?

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