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JKF 582P

1975 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,640 mi
Last recorded86,640 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKF 582P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 86,640 miles

nearside rear inner sill corroded but not holed or weak

offside and nearside rear inner wheelarches holed and corroded but not within any prescribed areas

offside rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 30 Jun 2012 86,635 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front 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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear inner sill corroded but not holed or weak

offside and nearside rear inner wheelarches holed and corroded but not within any prescribed areas

offside rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 29 Sep 2007 85,534 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 79,446 miles

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

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

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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JKF 582P is a 1975 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JKF 582P, 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 JKF 582P registered?

JKF 582P is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 28 October 1975.

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