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LCK 215H

1970 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,217 mi
Last recorded84,217 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCK 215H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 84,217 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 84,217 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 84,217 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 84,217 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 84,217 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 84,217 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 350 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 305 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 305 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 305 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 305 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 305 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 305 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 305 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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LCK 215H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LCK 215H, 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.

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What year was LCK 215H registered?

LCK 215H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is LCK 215H safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCK 215H shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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