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YCO 935

1963 Ford Cortina

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,097 mi
Last recorded52,097 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1963 Ford Cortina51,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCO 935
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 52,097 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,078 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 52,044 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 52,018 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 51,981 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 51,842 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 51,819 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 51,776 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 51,772 miles

Nearside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 51,745 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 51,645 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 51,595 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 51,523 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 51,472 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 51,461 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 51,448 miles

exhaust rubber mount perishing

Fail 12 Sep 2009 51,448 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust rubber mount perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2008 51,396 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Sep 2007 51,355 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 51,355 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 51,332 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 51,332 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YCO 935 is a 1963 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YCO 935, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YCO 935 registered?

YCO 935 is a 1963 Ford Cortina, first registered on 16 May 1963.

Is YCO 935 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCO 935 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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