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ODY 69K

1971 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

54,920 mi
Last recorded54,920 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODY 69K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2017 54,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 50,895 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 47,219 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 47,219 miles

Fuel system component leaking at carburettor (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 47,219 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 39,861 miles

advise washer bottle leaking

Fail 26 Aug 2014 39,861 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise washer bottle leaking

Fail 3 Sep 2013 37,912 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 37,912 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,627 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,434 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 33,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 32,847 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,823 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

flashers / slightly /slow inoperation/ battery output low????

horn output slightly low~????

screen washer bottle leaks slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,486 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 32,434 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides outer sill panels top seams/ inner door shut seams slightly corroded

off side front inner wing panel slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 32,370 miles

near side rear exhaust pipe over rear axle fouls upper axle suspension arm????

rear axle brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

throttle sticks at odd times[cable]????

Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,802 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 30,787 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

off side rear chassis repair slightly corroded/no paint. †front front tyres and off side rear tyre side walls/treads slightly perished/deteriorated.

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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ODY 69K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 ODY 69K, 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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ODY 69K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 14 December 1971.

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