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XBA 303K

1971 Ford Cortina

Pink Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,801 mi
Last recorded84,801 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBA 303K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,801 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre splitting

offside rear tyre cracking

steering rack has slight lift at steering colum joint

Fail 26 Jul 2011 84,801 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre splitting

offside rear tyre cracking

steering rack has slight lift at steering colum joint

Pass 20 Jul 2010 84,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2010 84,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2008 84,072 miles

both front inner wheelarchs corroded

front valance corroded

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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XBA 303K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Pink with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XBA 303K, 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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XBA 303K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 20 December 1971.

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