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JPA 807K

1971 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,624 mi
Last recorded58,624 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPA 807K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 58,624 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 58,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

outer sills slighty correded

Fail 21 Aug 2024 58,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

outer sills slighty correded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 57,904 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

various corrosion to rear suspension components

various corrosion to underside and chassis

Pass 9 Jan 2023 57,474 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaks from engine and transmission

Outer sills showing corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 56,907 miles

Corrosion around front lower closing panel.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 56,330 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 56,328 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment Lower uj insecure (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 55,505 miles

Both offside front brake pipes corroded

Nearside front outer sill area corroded

Oil leaks

Slight exhaust leak

Slight play and noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Underside general corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2019 54,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both offside front brake pipes corroded

general corrosion on underside

nearside front wing corroded near sill

oil leaks

Pass 12 Jan 2018 53,830 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 53,827 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 52,596 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

all underbody has various corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2017 52,596 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

all underbody has various corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2016 51,210 miles

oil leak

wipers poor

Fail 12 Jan 2016 51,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 23 Jan 2015 50,239 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2015 50,239 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 49,150 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 48,140 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Jan 2013 48,140 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Jan 2012 46,618 miles

Both front seats insecure

Nearside front door check strap pin not fully home

Oil leak

Rear diff pinion seal damp

Slow blow rear exhaust joint

Fail 19 Jan 2012 46,568 miles

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

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

Both front seats insecure

Nearside front door check strap pin not fully home

Oil leak

Rear diff pinion seal damp

Slow blow rear exhaust joint

Pass 26 Jan 2011 44,412 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 44,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 43,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear brakes sticking

Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,216 miles

rear brakes sticking

Pass 13 Jul 2007 40,264 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 40,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,029 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 37,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2005 36,754 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

near side door hinge pins have slight play, allows door to drop slightly.

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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JPA 807K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 52,677 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 JPA 807K, 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 55 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JPA 807K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 29 November 1971.

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