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GXE 443K

1971 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,920 mi
Last recorded80,920 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGXE 443K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 80,920 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 80,744 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 80,424 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 80,307 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 80,001 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 80,002 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 79,868 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive @ transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 79,832 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 78,850 miles

small engine leak

Fail 16 Jul 2016 78,846 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

small engine leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 77,730 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 75,995 miles

All tyres starting to perish.

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2014 75,995 miles

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

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

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

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

All tyres starting to perish.

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 74,117 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 74,107 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2012 71,830 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 71,825 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 69,869 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 69,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 68,104 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,988 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 65,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 64,269 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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GXE 443K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GXE 443K, 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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GXE 443K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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