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NMJ 203H

1970 Ford Cortina

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,570 mi
Last recorded99,570 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1970 Ford Cortina44,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMJ 203H
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2018 99,570 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 99,320 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 99,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 98,725 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 98,296 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 97,822 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 97,174 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 96,576 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 95,823 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 95,144 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 94,313 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 93,391 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 92,608 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 91,380 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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NMJ 203H is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 NMJ 203H, 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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What year was NMJ 203H registered?

NMJ 203H is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 12 February 1970.

Is NMJ 203H safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMJ 203H shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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