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GJK 286N

1975 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,772 mi
Last recorded86,772 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJK 286N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 86,772 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 86,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 84,507 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Jul 2007 84,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

excessive corrosion in boot floor outside of prescribed areas

excessive corrosion on both front inner sills outside of prescibed areas

start of c orrosion in all areas on underside of vehicle

wear on inner edges of front tyres

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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GJK 286N is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 48,970 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 GJK 286N, 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 51 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJK 286N is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 January 1975.

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