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HLW 364K

1971 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

2,403 mi
Last recorded2,403 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLW 364K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 2,403 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn REAR ()

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance ALL REAR (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 May 2017 2,403 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL HOLED (5.2.6)

Propshaft universal joint worn REAR ()

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance ALL REAR (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 2,211 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 1,092 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 99,705 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s outersill slightly corroded

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 4 Jun 2014 99,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre cut on tread section

o/s outersill slightly corroded

o/s/r lower wheel arch area corroded/holed

oil leak at rear diff

spare wheel area corroded/holed

Pass 15 May 2013 98,809 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 96,655 miles

battery insecure

front x member corroded slightly

no rear seat belts

Pass 28 Jan 2011 96,418 miles

Battery insecure

off side rear inner sill corroded outwith prescribed area

Pass 29 Jul 2008 96,177 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 94,898 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 94,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 94,091 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

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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HLW 364K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HLW 364K, 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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HLW 364K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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