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YLG 159J

1971 Ford Cortina

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,466 mi
Last recorded6,466 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1971 Ford Cortina52,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLG 159J
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2021 6,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rust on sills and edges of floors

Pass 21 Aug 2020 5,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ns sill and edges of floors rusting

Pass 18 Jun 2019 3,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner rear sill rusting and edges of floor rusting

Pass 5 Jun 2018 99,441 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

osf chassis rail and edges of sills starting to rust

Pass 1 Feb 2014 97,835 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

starting to rust on end of ns sill

Pass 1 Feb 2013 95,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

starting to rust on ns sill

Pass 8 Feb 2012 93,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 92,686 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre old and perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2009 89,999 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 87,297 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 83,960 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 81,380 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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
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YLG 159J is a 1971 Ford Cortina in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YLG 159J, 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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YLG 159J is a 1971 Ford Cortina, first registered on 8 June 1971.

Is YLG 159J safe to buy?

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