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BPG 921H

1970 Ford Cortina

Purple Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,211 mi
Last recorded29,211 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPG 921H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2017 29,211 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 28,906 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 27,675 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 26,698 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 24,803 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 23,509 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 22,070 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 20,288 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 18,433 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,912 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 15,896 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 13,896 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 11,684 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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BPG 921H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Purple with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BPG 921H, 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 BPG 921H registered?

BPG 921H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 February 1970.

Is BPG 921H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPG 921H shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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