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KEO 42J

1970 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,343 mi
Last recorded89,343 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEO 42J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Nov 2012 89,343 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 89,020 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 87,646 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 85,695 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 84,241 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 82,782 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 80,022 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 78,688 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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KEO 42J is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 KEO 42J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KEO 42J registered?

KEO 42J is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 24 August 1970.

Is KEO 42J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEO 42J shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KEO 42J have outstanding finance?

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