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30,678 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
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BYF 301H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BYF 301H, 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
How do I check the history of BYF 301H?
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What year was BYF 301H registered?
BYF 301H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 June 1970.
Is BYF 301H safe to buy?
The MOT history for BYF 301H shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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