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JUL 74N

1975 Ford Cortina

Yellow Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,309 mi
Last recorded79,309 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUL 74N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2010 79,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 79,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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JUL 74N is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Yellow with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JUL 74N, 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 JUL 74N registered?

JUL 74N is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 24 April 1975.

Is JUL 74N safe to buy?

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