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KBH 500N

1975 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

59,777 mi
Last recorded59,777 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1975 Ford Cortina48,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBH 500N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 59,777 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2011 59,769 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 59,764 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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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KBH 500N is a 1975 Ford Cortina in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 KBH 500N, 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 KBH 500N registered?

KBH 500N is a 1975 Ford Cortina, first registered on 6 June 1975.

Is KBH 500N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBH 500N shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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