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CKO 753T

1979 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,713 mi
Last recorded54,713 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Cortina51,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKO 753T
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 54,713 miles

o/s anti roll bar slight play

rusty body and exhaust etc

Pass 31 Oct 2016 54,574 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

tow bar bracket and bolts rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2015 54,685 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 54,659 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 54,579 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2013 54,579 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 30,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R stop lamp len slightly discolour

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 30,469 miles

all shocks and road springs verry rusty

car has a misfire on idle

car has alot of rust udeneath

lot of cracks on suspension rubbers

rust on phuel pipes

Pass 27 Nov 2008 30,302 miles

brake pipes rusty

near side front chassis rail fibre glassed

near side inner sill front rusty and holed

rear panel rusty and holed

Pass 28 Nov 2007 30,258 miles

rear pnel and side sills rusty and holed

Pass 8 May 2006 29,549 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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CKO 753T is a 1979 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1979 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 51,156 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CKO 753T, 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 47 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CKO 753T registered?

CKO 753T is a 1979 Ford Cortina, first registered on 23 April 1979.

Is CKO 753T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CKO 753T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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