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LJY 745H

1970 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,892 mi
Last recorded89,892 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2007
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJY 745H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2007 89,892 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle structure has excessive plating in all areas an heavily under sealed

Fail 31 Aug 2007 89,888 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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LJY 745H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LJY 745H, 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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LJY 745H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 February 1970.

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