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KMU 507P

1976 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

37,702 mi
Last recorded37,702 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1976 Ford Cortina56,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMU 507P
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 37,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 37,694 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 37,670 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 37,660 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 37,653 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 37,646 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 37,639 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 37,632 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 37,609 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 37,564 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 37,499 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 37,412 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 37,243 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 37,146 miles

nearside front door hinge pin has movement

Pass 15 Nov 2011 36,940 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,782 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Oil leak

n/s/r wing lower corner corroded

o/s & n/s rear inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,588 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f chassis corroded

rear wings corroded(LOWER)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,079 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 35,569 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 35,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 34,953 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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KMU 507P is a 1976 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1976 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 56,094 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 KMU 507P, 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 50 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KMU 507P?

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What year was KMU 507P registered?

KMU 507P is a 1976 Ford Cortina, first registered on 2 January 1976.

Is KMU 507P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMU 507P shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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