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JEV 53N

1975 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,896 mi
Last recorded55,896 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEV 53N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 55,896 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 55,627 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 54,733 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 53,837 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 53,241 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 51,428 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 49,378 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,984 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 46,180 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 44,228 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 44,224 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 44,224 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 44,224 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 44,224 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,244 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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JEV 53N is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JEV 53N, 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

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What year was JEV 53N registered?

JEV 53N is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 25 February 1975.

Is JEV 53N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEV 53N shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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