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BS 48

1976 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,272 mi
Last recorded33,272 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS 48
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 33,272 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 33,131 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 33,000 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 32,704 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 32,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 32,300 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 32,068 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 31,538 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 31,066 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 30,585 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,326 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,141 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2006 28,897 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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BS 48 is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1976 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 56,094 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 BS 48, 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 50 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BS 48 registered?

BS 48 is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is BS 48 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS 48 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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