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HLU 877K

1971 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,223 mi
Last recorded64,223 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLU 877K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 64,223 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 59,141 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 58,881 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 59,249 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 57,894 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 57,508 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished and split

Fail 18 Aug 2016 57,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perished and split

Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,371 miles

Both rear and o/side front tyres perishing

Centre prop bearing worn

Fail 20 Jul 2015 57,371 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in centre prop bearing worn

n/side rear tyre perishing as with o/side front

Pass 28 Mar 2014 56,921 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 56,921 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Slight bind to both front wheels and o/side rear

Pass 17 Dec 2012 56,625 miles

battery insecure

nearside front wing not fully attached to inner sill

play in offside front inner anti-roll bar D bush

play in prop shaft centre bearing

Fail 12 Dec 2012 56,625 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

nearside front wing not fully attached to inner sill

play in offside front inner anti-roll bar D bush

play in prop shaft centre bearing

Pass 10 May 2011 56,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

smear on wipers

Fail 10 May 2011 56,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

smear on wipers

Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 56,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 56,483 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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HLU 877K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HLU 877K, 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 HLU 877K registered?

HLU 877K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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