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KCN 702X

1981 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,060 mi
Last recorded47,060 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCN 702X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 47,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 46,967 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 46,623 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 46,623 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2019 46,381 miles

Coolant leak engine around water pump ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2018 46,199 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 46,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush to axel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush to axel (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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KCN 702X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 51,476 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 KCN 702X, 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 45 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KCN 702X registered?

KCN 702X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is KCN 702X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCN 702X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KCN 702X have outstanding finance?

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