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LMF 556K

1971 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,901 mi
Last recorded63,901 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMF 556K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 63,901 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 63,185 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 62,147 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 60,704 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 58,210 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 58,196 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

drivers seat has movement in runners

Pass 17 Jan 2018 57,244 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 55,897 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 54,911 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 54,343 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 54,343 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 53,766 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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LMF 556K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LMF 556K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LMF 556K registered?

LMF 556K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 5 August 1971.

Is LMF 556K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMF 556K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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