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GNY 453K

1971 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,817 mi
Last recorded11,817 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNY 453K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 11,817 miles

offside handbrake performance slightly down

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 28 Apr 2017 11,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

offside handbrake performance slightly down

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 May 2014 11,699 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

front anti roll bar link bushes

front brake pads slightly loose in calipers

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 3 May 2013 11,599 miles

both rear tyres nearing limit on inner edges

front anti roll bar link bushes getting perished

front brake pads slightly loose in calipers

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

nearside rear wheel arch surface corrosion

offside front wheel arch holed but not within fail area

Fail 26 Apr 2013 11,593 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear tyres nearing limit on inner edges

front anti roll bar link bushes getting perished

front brake pads slightly loose in calipers

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

nearside rear wheel arch surface corrosion

offside front wheel arch holed but not within fail area

Pass 3 May 2012 11,423 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front anti roll bar link bushes slightly perished

front brake pads slightly loose in calipers

offside headlight getting faded

Fail 25 Apr 2012 11,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front anti roll bar link bushes slightly perished

front brake pads slightly loose in calipers

offside headlight getting faded

Pass 23 Apr 2011 11,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2010 11,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 1 Apr 2009 10,833 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s track rod end dust cover split

Pass 28 Apr 2008 10,653 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s headlight slightly dim

Fail 25 Apr 2008 10,653 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s headlight slightly dim

Pass 19 Apr 2007 10,448 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 10,261 miles

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

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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GNY 453K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GNY 453K, 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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GNY 453K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 13 December 1971.

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