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CCN 596B

1964 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,538 mi
Last recorded76,538 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1964 Ford Cortina50,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCN 596B
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1964
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 76,538 miles

Offside Front upper and lower door hinge areas are corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper door hinge area is corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished in the primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both have heavily corroded bodies (5.3.2 (b))

both rear wheel arches are corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 76,538 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill in two areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill in two places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper door hinge area is corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished in the primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front upper and lower door hinge areas are corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both have heavily corroded bodies (5.3.2 (b))

both rear wheel arches are corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 76,478 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper door hinge area is corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front upper and lower hinge area is corroded

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both also have slightly corroded bodies/casings (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle structure repairs covered in underseal

Fail 4 Nov 2019 76,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension strut upper mounting area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis adjacent to the anti-roll bar shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced viewed through the wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper door hinge area is corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front upper and lower hinge area is corroded

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both also have slightly corroded bodies/casings (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 76,405 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front door upper hinge area is corroded

Offside Front door upper hinge area is corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 76,388 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced viewed from under the wheel arch arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front door upper hinge area is corroded

Offside Front door upper hinge area is corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 76,104 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both springs rusty (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 75,888 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front tyre is slightly deteriorated/perished

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened rusty (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

gearbox rubber mount is deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2013 75,829 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside front & offside rear tyres are both perishing/cracked

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 75,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,250 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,020 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 74,880 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 74,556 miles

nearside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2006 74,551 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

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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CCN 596B is a 1964 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1964 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 50,895 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 CCN 596B, 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 62 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CCN 596B registered?

CCN 596B is a 1964 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 July 1964.

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