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HFM 70J

1971 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,018 mi
Last recorded14,018 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2007
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFM 70J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2007 14,018 miles

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

both front inner sills corroding

both rear exhaust rubber mountings perishing

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 14 Feb 2006 9,731 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 9,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

engine oil leak †

nsf,osf tyres worn badley on outside edge

osf,nsf tyres perished and crack in poor condition

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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HFM 70J is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HFM 70J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HFM 70J registered?

HFM 70J is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 5 June 1971.

Is HFM 70J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFM 70J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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