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MEJ 857K

1971 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,360 mi
Last recorded54,360 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEJ 857K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 54,360 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 53,584 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 52,458 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 51,485 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 50,185 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 49,012 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 48,605 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 48,287 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 48,090 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 47,966 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,926 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 47,506 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,378 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,128 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 46,649 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 46,643 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,286 miles

slight wear in o/s/f top wishbone arm.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 46,286 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight wear in o/s/f top wishbone arm.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 43,649 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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MEJ 857K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MEJ 857K, 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.

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What year was MEJ 857K registered?

MEJ 857K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 15 September 1971.

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