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HJB 753N

1975 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,224 mi
Last recorded24,224 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJB 753N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 May 2018 24,224 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 22,058 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 20,909 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 19,227 miles

front suspension soft

rear suspension soft

Pass 21 May 2012 17,146 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake fluid sweat at n/s/r hub

brake fluid sweat at rear brake flexi over axle

Pass 18 May 2011 15,744 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front floor slightly corroded.

slight rust at nearside front wing at bottom.

Pass 21 May 2010 11,546 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 10,404 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 9,995 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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HJB 753N is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HJB 753N, 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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HJB 753N is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 10 March 1975.

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