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ODH 486K

1971 Ford Cortina

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,446 mi
Last recorded53,446 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODH 486K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 53,446 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 53,049 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 52,671 miles

n/s/f jacking point corroded non structural

o/s/f lower front wing and wheel arches corroded non- structural

signs of corrosion o/s metal brake pipes

welding repairs under front wing undersealed over

Pass 23 Aug 2014 52,453 miles

n/s/f jacking point corroded - non structural

o/s/f lower wing corroded - non structural

signs of corrosion o/s/r brake pipes

welded repairs under front wings undersealed ove

Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,505 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,022 miles

condition of both rear wheel archers (borderline) corrossion

condition of nearside rear valance and inner boot floor corroisson borderline in places near exhaust mounting point

condition of offside front inner wing serface corroisson

Fail 16 May 2011 50,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

CONDITION OF NEARSIDE REAR BOOT FLOOR CORROSSION

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches (BORDERLINE CORROSSION)

general corrossion throught vehicle borderline in places

nearside rear valance near exhaust mounting borderline corrossion

underside of vehicle covered floor pans

Fail 29 Mar 2011 50,980 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 50,310 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 49,220 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside and nearside front tyres starting to crack

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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ODH 486K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ODH 486K, 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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ODH 486K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 6 September 1971.

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