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HTO 941N

1975 Ford Cortina

Bronze Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,063 mi
Last recorded66,063 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTO 941N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 66,063 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 65,694 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 65,129 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 64,615 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 63,592 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 63,043 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 63,043 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 62,787 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 61,985 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 61,298 miles

n/s handbrake effort only just met

Fail 15 May 2017 61,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

n/s handbrake effort only just met

Pass 23 May 2016 60,709 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 59,188 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 58,638 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 56,519 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 54,214 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,475 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 51,099 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 50,214 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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HTO 941N is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Bronze with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HTO 941N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HTO 941N?

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What year was HTO 941N registered?

HTO 941N is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is HTO 941N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTO 941N shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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