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FLO 709J

1971 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,675 mi
Last recorded43,675 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLO 709J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 43,675 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 43,549 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 43,370 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 43,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 43,219 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre perrished

Pass 8 Jan 2013 42,981 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,837 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 42,691 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 42,685 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 42,516 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 42,516 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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FLO 709J is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FLO 709J, 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 FLO 709J registered?

FLO 709J is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 6 January 1971.

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