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KBP 45J

1970 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,523 mi
Last recorded50,523 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBP 45J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 50,523 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,523 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,275 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 50,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 50,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 49,187 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2008 49,187 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2007 48,317 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2007 48,317 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2006 47,280 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 47,280 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.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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KBP 45J is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1970 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 44,334 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 KBP 45J, 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 56 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KBP 45J registered?

KBP 45J is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 21 August 1970.

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