MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front tyres perished + cracked
nearside steering arm slight play
offside steering arm slight play
rear exhaust joint loose
rear no. plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S/F, O/S/F + N/S/R tyres perished + cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front steering arm has slight movement at its fixings
rear exhaust silencer joint loose
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
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SDX 139J is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SDX 139J, 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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SDX 139J is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 19 March 1971.
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