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MOO 525J

1971 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,429 mi
Last recorded69,429 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOO 525J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chassis nearside and offside front

chassis nearside and offside rear

offside hand brake

panel under rad

Pass 18 Jul 2014 68,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 65,882 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 63,566 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 63,566 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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MOO 525J is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 MOO 525J, 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 MOO 525J registered?

MOO 525J is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 7 May 1971.

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