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GTN 420N

1975 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,817 mi
Last recorded75,817 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTN 420N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 75,817 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 75,795 miles

Adv both offside and nearside rear box /chassis getting corroded.......

adv front number plate getting poor.....

adv offside rear tyre getting poor ......

Pass 20 Jul 2015 75,643 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 75,514 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 75,380 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 75,296 miles

Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 75,296 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 75,236 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 75,232 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

adv lower coolant pipe ballooning........

Pass 17 Jul 2010 75,033 miles

adv exhaust system poor condition.......

adv slight leak from exhaust manifold to head gasket......

Fail 21 Jul 2009 74,806 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

adv exhaust system in poor condition.......

adv slight corrosion to components fitted under vehicle....

Pass 21 Jul 2009 74,806 miles

adv exhaust system in poor condition.......

adv slight corrosion to components fitted under vehicle....

Pass 24 Jul 2008 74,637 miles

adv exhaust system getting corroded and poor condition........

adv mixture adjusted due to co content being out of limits.......

Fail 24 Jul 2008 74,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

adv exhaust system getting corroded and poor condition........

adv mixture adjusted due to co content being out of limits.......

Pass 17 Jul 2007 74,196 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 74,196 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

adv cooling fan not working....

adv idle speed slightly high....

adv lower radiator hose in poor condition....

Pass 19 Jul 2006 73,767 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 73,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

adv off side front wiper getting poor condition../ †adv off side rear anti roll bar mount loose...

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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GTN 420N is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GTN 420N, 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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What year was GTN 420N registered?

GTN 420N is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 February 1975.

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