MOT Status
ValidMileage
54,360 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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)
slight wear in o/s/f top wishbone arm.
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.
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is MEJ 857K safe to buy?
The MOT history for MEJ 857K shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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