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EDE 77C

1965 Ford Cortina

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,704 mi
Last recorded64,704 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1965 Ford Cortina47,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDE 77C
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,704 miles

all tyres cracked and perished where they have been stood for a long time

front suspension coil springs short loose when car suspended

o/s front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 18 Feb 2015 64,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all tyres flat spotted and cracked at that point

front coil springs loose when front of car suspended

o/s front wheel bearing noisy

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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EDE 77C is a 1965 Ford Cortina in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1965 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 47,662 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 EDE 77C, 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 61 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 EDE 77C?

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What year was EDE 77C registered?

EDE 77C is a 1965 Ford Cortina, first registered on 31 December 1965.

Is EDE 77C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDE 77C shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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