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KEO 44J

1970 Ford Cortina

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,600 mi
Last recorded12,600 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEO 44J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 12,600 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 13,752 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 13,672 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 13,405 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 13,270 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 13,127 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2010 12,601 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2010 12,601 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2008 12,793 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2008 12,793 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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KEO 44J is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KEO 44J, 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 44J registered?

KEO 44J is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 27 August 1970.

Is KEO 44J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEO 44J shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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