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HOO 757H

1970 Ford Cortina

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,634 mi
Last recorded90,634 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOO 757H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 90,634 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,404 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 99,199 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 89,846 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 89,534 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 89,489 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 89,433 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 89,009 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 88,816 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 888,114 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 88,449 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 88,448 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 88,427 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 88,427 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 88,418 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 8,836 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 88,174 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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HOO 757H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1970 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 44,334 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 HOO 757H, 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 56 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 HOO 757H registered?

HOO 757H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 June 1970.

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The MOT history for HOO 757H shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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