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EYB 272J

1971 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,301 mi
Last recorded48,301 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYB 272J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2009 48,301 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion to o/s/f floor and floor to sill

o/s/r wheel arch corroided

slight corrosion on bulk head by servo mount

Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,301 miles

corrosion to o/s/f floor and floor to sill

o/s/r wheel arch corroided

slight corrosion on bulk head by servo mount

Pass 17 Sep 2008 44,364 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 44,331 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,105 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 41,070 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear chassis rails corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Oct 2006 38,322 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 38,318 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 38,298 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

chassis and sills corroded

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2005 34,269 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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EYB 272J is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 EYB 272J, 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.

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EYB 272J is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 20 May 1971.

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