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BMX 19T

1979 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,896 mi
Last recorded55,896 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Cortina51,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMX 19T
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 55,896 miles

Offside Front chassis corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,420 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement susp/top mounting rubber bush play subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement susp/top rubber mounting play subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 55,420 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement susp/top mounting rubber bush play subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement susp/top rubber mounting play subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 55,332 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,319 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 55,314 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 55,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 55,195 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 54,538 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 53,780 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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BMX 19T is a 1979 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BMX 19T, 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 BMX 19T registered?

BMX 19T is a 1979 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 May 1979.

Is BMX 19T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMX 19T shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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