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KCU 701X

1981 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,501 mi
Last recorded29,501 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 1981 Ford Cortina51,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCU 701X
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 29,501 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 28,437 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 28,144 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 27,447 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 26,551 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 26,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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KCU 701X is a 1981 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KCU 701X, 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 KCU 701X registered?

KCU 701X is a 1981 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is KCU 701X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCU 701X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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