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HCT 253N

1975 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,742 mi
Last recorded82,742 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCT 253N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 82,742 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 82,692 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

N/S front inner wing by floor corroded

O/S front inner wing corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2024 82,692 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

N/S front inner wing by floor corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

O/S front inner wing corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 81,965 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 81,813 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,591 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to o/s and n/s end of sill

Pass 27 Sep 2019 81,334 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 80,821 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 80,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre connections (7.1.2)

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

front and rear bumpers have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2016 79,798 miles

Offside Rear Upper radius arm bush worn

Offside poor aim

both park cable worn on outer sheaf

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 15 Aug 2015 79,620 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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HCT 253N is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 HCT 253N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HCT 253N registered?

HCT 253N is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 March 1975.

Is HCT 253N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCT 253N shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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