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EFH 348J

1971 Ford Cortina

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,050 mi
Last recorded41,050 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFH 348J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 41,050 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,963 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 39,226 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 39,124 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 38,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 38,437 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,138 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 37,341 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,341 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,223 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,361 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 27,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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EFH 348J is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1971 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 52,677 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 EFH 348J, 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 55 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 EFH 348J registered?

EFH 348J is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 2 July 1971.

Is EFH 348J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFH 348J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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