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JNY 416N

1975 Ford Cortina

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,398 mi
Last recorded95,398 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNY 416N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 95,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 93,829 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 93,608 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front brake binding

Pass 10 May 2014 92,669 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 92,340 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 May 2013 89,922 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 89,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 87,012 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 12 Dec 2011 87,008 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 7 Jul 2011 85,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 73,093 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 73,093 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 66,072 miles

o/s sill corroded

Fail 11 May 2009 66,072 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s sill corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2008 60,774 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 58,125 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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JNY 416N is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 JNY 416N, 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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JNY 416N is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 July 1975.

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