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CN04 KJF

2004 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,867 mi
Last recorded78,867 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 KJF
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 78,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jun 2014 78,691 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Mar 2013 64,805 miles

thermostate leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,114 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,390 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 44,599 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 44,599 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,269 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,161 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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CN04 KJF is a 2004 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CN04 KJF, 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 22 years old, this Ford Cortina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CN04 KJF is a 2004 Ford Cortina, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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