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Q461JBW

1971 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,903 mi
Last recorded34,903 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ461JBW
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 34,903 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 34,717 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 33,451 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 32,622 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 31,159 miles

All tyres perished

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2009 29,989 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 29,088 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 27,993 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 27,993 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 May 2006 26,672 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 26,672 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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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Q461JBW is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Red with a 2,000cc 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 Q461JBW, 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 Q461JBW registered?

Q461JBW is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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