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KWO 851E

1967 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,353 mi
Last recorded12,353 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1967 Ford Cortina51,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWO 851E
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 12,353 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 12,353 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 11,240 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 10,905 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 10,195 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 9,660 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 9,645 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 7,715 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 41 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 14 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Outer Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

sump plug loose

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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KWO 851E is a 1967 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1967 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 51,630 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 KWO 851E, 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 59 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 KWO 851E registered?

KWO 851E is a 1967 Ford Cortina, first registered on 5 January 1967.

Is KWO 851E safe to buy?

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