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KGK 487K

1971 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,927 mi
Last recorded77,927 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGK 487K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 77,927 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,654 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 77,596 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 77,172 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 76,809 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 76,515 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,868 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 75,284 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 75,270 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 74,985 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 74,985 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 74,566 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 74,209 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 73,907 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 73,740 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 73,696 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 73,498 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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KGK 487K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1971 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 52,677 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 KGK 487K, 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 55 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KGK 487K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 23 September 1971.

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