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NJD 179

1974 Ford Cortina

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

83,790 mi
Last recorded83,790 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJD 179
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 83,790 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 83,686 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 83,563 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 83,555 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure lock (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 83,417 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 82,878 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 82,753 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 82,574 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 82,391 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 82,114 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,911 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 81,425 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 81,236 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 81,150 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 81,010 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 80,840 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 80,757 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 80,616 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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NJD 179 is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1974 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 58,865 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 NJD 179, 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 52 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 NJD 179 registered?

NJD 179 is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 20 September 1974.

Is NJD 179 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJD 179 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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