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DOY 165M

1974 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

636 mi
Last recorded636 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOY 165M
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 636 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 620 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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DOY 165M is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 58,865 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 DOY 165M, 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 52 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DOY 165M registered?

DOY 165M is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is DOY 165M safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOY 165M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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