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HRT 625J

1971 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,551 mi
Last recorded49,551 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRT 625J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 49,551 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 48,505 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 47,386 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 46,696 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 46,113 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 May 2021 46,112 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 45,088 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 44,819 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 44,674 miles

Centre prop shaft bearing has play

Pass 20 Oct 2014 44,578 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 44,253 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 44,033 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,662 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 43,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,076 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,700 miles

n\s\r brake slight bind

Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,335 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 41,535 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 40,826 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 40,648 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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HRT 625J is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 HRT 625J, 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 HRT 625J registered?

HRT 625J is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 21 June 1971.

Is HRT 625J safe to buy?

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