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CAU 263H

1970 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,505 mi
Last recorded22,505 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 263H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 22,505 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 22,415 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 22,174 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 22,054 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 21,625 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 21,288 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 21,099 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 20,880 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 20,880 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 20,596 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 20,596 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 20,285 miles

offside rear tyre age cracking

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 21 May 2012 20,285 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre age cracking

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

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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CAU 263H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CAU 263H, 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

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What year was CAU 263H registered?

CAU 263H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is CAU 263H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAU 263H shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CAU 263H have outstanding finance?

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