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HUK 5N

1975 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,098 mi
Last recorded83,098 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUK 5N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,098 miles

Boot floor corroded

Oil leak ()

Vehicle undersealed unable to fully assess

Fail 19 Apr 2017 83,098 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Boot floor corroded

Oil leak ()

Vehicle undersealed unable to fully assess

Pass 16 Apr 2016 83,098 miles

Boot floor corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Underneath of vehicle under sealed unable to fully assess.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 83,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (1.8)

Boot floor corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Underneath of vehicle under sealed unable to fully assess.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 83,098 miles

Vehicle under sealed unable to assess

Fail 7 Apr 2015 83,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle under sealed unable to assess

Pass 30 Apr 2014 83,098 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Unable to fully assess inner sills due to under seal

n/s/r boot floor corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 83,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Unable to fully assess inner sills due to under seal

n/s/r boot floor corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2013 83,098 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Unable to assess welding due to under seal and silicone

Fail 11 Apr 2013 83,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Unable to assess welding due to under seal and silicone

Pass 12 Mar 2012 83,098 miles

Both rear chassis legs corroded

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

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2012 83,098 miles

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

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

Both rear chassis legs corroded

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

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2012 83,098 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Both rear chassis legs corroded

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

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 83,098 miles

Hole in o/s floor

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2010 83,098 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Hole in o/s floor

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2010 83,098 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

genral corosion all over vehicle holes in front floor

Pass 13 Aug 2009 83,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

off side and near side outer sills starting to corrod

off side front floor corroded

rear chassis rails in boot corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2008 83,098 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 83,098 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

radiator leaking

Fail 7 Jul 2007 83,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

radiator leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2006 83,098 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 83,098 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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HUK 5N is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 HUK 5N, 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.

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HUK 5N is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 March 1975.

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