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BLP 428H

1970 Ford Cortina

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

4,096 mi
Last recorded4,096 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLP 428H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 4,096 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2023 4,076 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 4,013 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 3,786 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 3,578 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 3,549 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 3,527 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 3,476 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 28,792 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 28,792 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm inner joint (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 2,409 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 2,012 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 1,157 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 525 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front brake pipes heavily coroded

exhaust mounts deteriorating

offside rear position lamp slightly impaired

previous repairs,underseal and paint

slight low effort nearside handbrake

underside undersealed

Pass 2 May 2007 110 miles

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

all tyres showing signs of cracking

signs of corrosion n/s outrigger(front)

slight play offside inner track rod end

slight wear nearside and offside rear spring hanger bushes

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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BLP 428H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BLP 428H, 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 BLP 428H registered?

BLP 428H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 23 April 1970.

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