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WFJ 699K

1971 Ford Cortina

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,873 mi
Last recorded31,873 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFJ 699K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 31,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 31,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe/centre pipe joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 31,635 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 31,334 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,333 miles

extensive welding and rustproofing to various areas of vehicle underside

nearside rear inner wheel rim buckled

Pass 7 Apr 2015 30,239 miles

both front upper balljoint dust boots starting to split

extensive welding and rustproofing sealer to most areas of vehicle underside

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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WFJ 699K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WFJ 699K, 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 WFJ 699K registered?

WFJ 699K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 14 December 1971.

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The MOT history for WFJ 699K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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