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YJF 18S

1978 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 2292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,318 mi
Last recorded43,318 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJF 18S
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,292cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 43,318 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 42,330 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 40,465 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 38,026 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,539 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 34,134 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2011 34,072 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 30,349 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 27,437 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 24,574 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,924 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 19,215 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 19,208 miles

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

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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YJF 18S is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 2,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1978 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 49,632 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 YJF 18S, 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 48 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJF 18S registered?

YJF 18S is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 8 May 1978.

Is YJF 18S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJF 18S 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.

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