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BPC 149H

1970 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,812 mi
Last recorded14,812 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPC 149H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 14,812 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 14,742 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 14,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 14,615 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 14,404 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013

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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BPC 149H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BPC 149H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPC 149H registered?

BPC 149H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 March 1970.

Is BPC 149H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPC 149H shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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