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BYX 213H

1970 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,915 mi
Last recorded33,915 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYX 213H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 33,915 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 33,477 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 33,053 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 33,035 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 32,008 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 31,568 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 31,540 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 31,471 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 31,467 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 31,278 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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BYX 213H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BYX 213H, 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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What year was BYX 213H registered?

BYX 213H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 16 April 1970.

Is BYX 213H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYX 213H shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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