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MEN 825H

1970 Ford Cortina

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,889 mi
Last recorded56,889 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEN 825H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 56,889 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 56,140 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 55,706 miles

Battery not dead tight to securing mechanism.

Difficulty in checking inner sills due to thick carpet. Underside of vehicle extensively weld repaired, and quite corroded in places.

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Movement of steering wheel freeplay relative to movement of steered wheels, at maximum limit.

Slight wear and play in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,603 miles

Difficulty in checking inner sills due to thick carpet.

Extensive welded repairs to underneath.

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Some slightly untidy wiring vehicle underside.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 55,600 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nsf transverse panel holed within 12" of anti roll bar mount. (2.4.A.3)

Difficulty in checking inner sills due to thick carpet.

Extensively welded underside.

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Slightly untidy wiring to rear underside.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 55,339 miles

osf brake hose perished* front cross member corroded*suspect both sides front lower ball joint retaining nuts not of original type- unsure as to the effectiveness of locking capacity*

Fail 14 Jul 2015 55,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf brake hose perished* front cross member corroded*suspect both sides front lower ball joint retaining nuts not of original type- unsure as to the effectiveness of locking capacity*

Pass 16 Jul 2014 55,119 miles

minor exhaust blows front and rear- sealant usein evidence* corrosion ofi nner under sills, osr outer sill,front cross member, front coil springs,etc,.*

osf track rod inner joint hassomeplay- just acceptable at timeof test* headlamp aims on aim limits* wiper and washer operation poor* slack in handbrake mounts*fuel cap seal perished*

Fail 16 Jul 2014 55,119 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

minor exhaust blows front and rear- sealant usein evidence* corrosion ofi nner under sills, osr outer sill,front cross member, front coil springs,etc,.*

osf track rod inner joint hassomeplay- just acceptable at timeof test* headlamp aims on aim limits* wiper and washer operation poor* slack in handbrake mounts*fuel cap seal perished*

Pass 1 Jul 2013 88,687 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,670 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 78,670 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 8,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,791 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 86,535 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,260 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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MEN 825H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MEN 825H, 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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MEN 825H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 19 June 1970.

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