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BRT 895H

1970 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,652 mi
Last recorded38,652 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRT 895H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 38,652 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 36,382 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 36,365 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 34,000 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 33,711 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 33,483 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 33,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 33,147 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 32,855 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in off side drop arm bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 32,625 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 32,425 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,356 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 32,295 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 32,122 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,097 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,035 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,941 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 31,871 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 31,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 31,775 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 31,680 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 31,680 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

2nd ball joint from n/s steering idler has play but not yet to excess

whole under side of vehicle including brake pipes and suspension covered in old oil

Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,580 miles

2nd ball joint from n/s steering idler has play but not yet to excess.Check soon replace if needed.

park brake travel high but not yet to limmit

Fail 22 Mar 2006 31,580 miles

2nd ball joint from n/s steering idler has play but not yet to excess.Check soon replace if needed.

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

park brake travel high but not yet to limmit

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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BRT 895H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BRT 895H, 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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BRT 895H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 March 1970.

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