CarVerify

Free Car Check

XED 63K

1971 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,426 mi
Last recorded100,426 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationXED 63K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 100,426 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 99,548 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 98,994 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 97,658 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 96,121 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 95,095 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 93,812 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 92,423 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 91,133 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 90,400 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 88,278 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 86,141 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 86,137 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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
Full Ford Cortina reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

XED 63K is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XED 63K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XED 63K?

You can check the full history of XED 63K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XED 63K registered?

XED 63K is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 10 August 1971.

Is XED 63K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XED 63K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XED 63K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on XED 63K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.