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HTW 432H

1970 Ford Cortina

Purple Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,289 mi
Last recorded17,289 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTW 432H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 17,289 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 17,206 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 17,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 16,315 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 16,079 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 15,716 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 15,139 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 14,729 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 14,403 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 14,112 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 13,658 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake flexys show some rusting to ferules

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 13,658 miles

all brake flexys show some rusting to ferules

spare wheel well corroded

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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HTW 432H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Purple with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HTW 432H, 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 HTW 432H registered?

HTW 432H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 July 1970.

Is HTW 432H safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTW 432H shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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