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JLN 937N

1975 Ford Cortina

Bronze Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

5,408 mi
Last recorded5,408 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLN 937N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 5,408 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 5,408 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 98,278 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 98,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 94,490 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust clamp fouling propshaft

offside front seatbelt frayed

Fail 16 Mar 2011 94,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust clamp fouling propshaft

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 92,586 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 11 Feb 2010 92,586 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 14 Apr 2008 91,620 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 91,620 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 91,318 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 89,943 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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JLN 937N is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Bronze with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JLN 937N, 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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JLN 937N is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 May 1975.

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