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JWU 406N

1975 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

9,772 mi
Last recorded9,772 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWU 406N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 9,772 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 9,772 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 9,709 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 9,562 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Various transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 9,410 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 9,407 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack excessively worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 9,241 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 9,043 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 9,043 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 8,987 miles

Central exhaust rubber split

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 8,987 miles

Central exhaust rubber split

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 8,861 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 8,771 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 8,679 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 8,555 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 8,439 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 8,329 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 8,165 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 8,032 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 7,805 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 7,656 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 7,456 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2008 7,273 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 6,886 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 6,396 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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JWU 406N is a 1975 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JWU 406N, 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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What year was JWU 406N registered?

JWU 406N is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 15 May 1975.

Is JWU 406N safe to buy?

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