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KAU 252E

1967 Ford Cortina

Bronze Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,518 mi
Last recorded53,518 miles
Recorded on16 May 2006
Typical for 1967 Ford Cortina51,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAU 252E
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1967
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2006 53,518 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 53,517 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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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KAU 252E is a 1967 Ford Cortina in Bronze with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1967 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 51,630 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 KAU 252E, 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 59 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KAU 252E registered?

KAU 252E is a 1967 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1967.

Is KAU 252E safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAU 252E shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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