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YUD 97

1963 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,267 mi
Last recorded84,267 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1963 Ford Cortina51,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUD 97
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2014 84,267 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 84,081 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 83,877 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 83,760 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight wear in front suspension bushes

Pass 17 Jul 2009 83,630 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 83,536 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 83,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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YUD 97 is a 1963 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 51,608 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 YUD 97, 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 63 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YUD 97 registered?

YUD 97 is a 1963 Ford Cortina, first registered on 2 October 1963.

Is YUD 97 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUD 97 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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