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JXE 153K

1971 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,516 mi
Last recorded36,516 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2006
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJXE 153K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2006 36,516 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 36,509 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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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JXE 153K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JXE 153K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JXE 153K registered?

JXE 153K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 29 November 1971.

Is JXE 153K safe to buy?

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