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JDK 504N

1975 Ford Cortina

Orange Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,584 mi
Last recorded8,584 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDK 504N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 8,584 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 1,319 miles

vehicle extensively modified

Pass 8 Sep 2021
Fail 8 Sep 2021

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 6,329 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 6,149 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 12,095 miles

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

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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JDK 504N is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Orange with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JDK 504N, 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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What year was JDK 504N registered?

JDK 504N is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is JDK 504N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDK 504N shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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