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DJV 300C

1965 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,551 mi
Last recorded90,551 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1965 Ford Cortina47,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJV 300C
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 90,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 90,551 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 90,372 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 90,311 miles

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

spare wheel well holed and corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 89,763 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,811 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 88,259 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 88,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 88,196 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 86,991 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 86,268 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 86,234 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 84,990 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 84,193 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 83,377 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Mar 2006 81,460 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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DJV 300C is a 1965 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1965 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 47,662 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 DJV 300C, 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 61 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 DJV 300C registered?

DJV 300C is a 1965 Ford Cortina, first registered on 19 November 1965.

Is DJV 300C safe to buy?

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