1963 Ford Cortina 1.6L Petrol · 359 GGH
1963 Ford Cortina (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22/08/1963. Recorded mileage 2,859 miles. MOT valid until 11/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CORTINA
- Year / Origin
- 1963
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2002)
- Recorded Mileage
- 2,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1963
- Engine
- 1558cc
359 GGH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 2,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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359 GGH Mileage History
- 18/06/20262,859 mi
- 13/08/20262,859 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
359 GGH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1963 Ford Cortina (359 GGH) between June 2026 and August 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))”; “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”.
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