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BPC 751H

1970 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,543 mi
Last recorded74,543 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPC 751H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 74,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all 4 tyres wearing on the inside

Fail 26 Aug 2014 74,540 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all 4 tyres wearing on the inside

Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,447 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,448 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 65,694 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 65,577 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 61,377 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/r jacking point corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2010 61,367 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/r jacking point corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,880 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,346 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 51,977 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 48,717 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 46,206 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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BPC 751H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BPC 751H, 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 BPC 751H registered?

BPC 751H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 9 January 1970.

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