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JCC 687J

1970 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

2,359 mi
Last recorded2,359 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCC 687J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 2,359 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 2,337 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 2,325 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 2,319 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 2,244 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 2,170 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 2,116 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 2,017 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 1,904 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 1,837 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 1,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 1,694 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 1,476 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 99,792 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 97,215 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 91,114 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 91,114 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 91,114 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 90,995 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

handbrake travel getting close to limit

Pass 18 Sep 2008 89,078 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 86,476 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 83,502 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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JCC 687J is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JCC 687J, 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 JCC 687J registered?

JCC 687J is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is JCC 687J safe to buy?

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