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RKW 359N

1974 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,453 mi
Last recorded17,453 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 1974 Ford Cortina58,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKW 359N
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 17,453 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 17,321 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 17,211 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 17,180 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 17,160 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 17,150 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 17,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 17,054 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 16,963 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 16,663 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 16,302 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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RKW 359N is a 1974 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RKW 359N, 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

How do I check the history of RKW 359N?

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What year was RKW 359N registered?

RKW 359N is a 1974 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is RKW 359N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKW 359N shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RKW 359N have outstanding finance?

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