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BUL 594H

1970 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,536 mi
Last recorded12,536 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUL 594H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 12,536 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 12,452 miles

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

all floor pan corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2012 12,393 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 123,843 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 12,007 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 11,488 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 11,488 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 6,769 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 6,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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BUL 594H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BUL 594H, 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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BUL 594H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 10 June 1970.

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