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MEJ 979K

1971 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,850 mi
Last recorded42,850 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEJ 979K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 42,850 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,218 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 41,971 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,918 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 41,569 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 41,182 miles

rear trailing arm bush split

Fail 20 Dec 2012 41,182 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

rear trailing arm bush split

Pass 20 Dec 2011 40,638 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 40,041 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 40,041 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 979K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 979K, 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 MEJ 979K registered?

MEJ 979K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 18 October 1971.

Is MEJ 979K safe to buy?

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