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KEC 103J

1970 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,301 mi
Last recorded13,301 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEC 103J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 13,301 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 13,301 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2016 5,950 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 5,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 5,892 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 5,804 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 5,772 miles

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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KEC 103J is a 1970 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KEC 103J, 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 KEC 103J registered?

KEC 103J is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is KEC 103J safe to buy?

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